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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,632.48, 329,362.91 and 151,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,632.48, 329,362.91 and 151,361.16 is: 208,910.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,632.48 : 329,362.91 = 151,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,632.48/329,362.91 = 151,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,632.48x = 329,362.91 × 151,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,632.48x = 49,852,750,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,852,750,694.26/238,632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,910.16

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