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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,664.01, 329,274.38 and 147,987.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,664.01, 329,274.38 and 147,987.35 is: 204,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,664.01 : 329,274.38 = 147,987.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,664.01/329,274.38 = 147,987.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,664.01x = 329,274.38 × 147,987.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,664.01x = 48,728,440,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,728,440,532.78/238,664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,171.72

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