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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,578.26, 329,314.59 and 152,768.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,578.26, 329,314.59 and 152,768.27 is: 210,869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,578.26 : 329,314.59 = 152,768.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,578.26/329,314.59 = 152,768.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,578.26x = 329,314.59 × 152,768.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,578.26x = 50,308,818,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308,818,553.49/238,578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,869.25

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