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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,660.12, 329,401.08 and 151,388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,660.12, 329,401.08 and 151,388.77 is: 208,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,660.12 : 329,401.08 = 151,388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,660.12/329,401.08 = 151,388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,660.12x = 329,401.08 × 151,388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,660.12x = 49,867,624,337.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,867,624,337.87/238,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,948.29

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