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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,577.22, 329,204.66 and 147,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,577.22, 329,204.66 and 147,900.08 is: 204,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,577.22 : 329,204.66 = 147,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,577.22/329,204.66 = 147,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,577.22x = 329,204.66 × 147,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,577.22x = 48,689,395,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,689,395,633.88/238,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,082.33

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