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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,570.08, 329,118.40 and 147,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,570.08, 329,118.40 and 147,901.92 is: 204,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,570.08 : 329,118.40 = 147,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,570.08/329,118.40 = 147,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,570.08x = 329,118.40 × 147,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,570.08x = 48,677,243,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,677,243,267.33/238,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,037.50

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