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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,663.07, 329,273.08 and 147,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,663.07, 329,273.08 and 147,986.40 is: 204,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,663.07 : 329,273.08 = 147,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,663.07/329,273.08 = 147,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,663.07x = 329,273.08 × 147,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,663.07x = 48,727,938,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,727,938,590.92/238,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,170.42

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