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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,665.32, 329,276.18 and 147,988.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,665.32, 329,276.18 and 147,988.65 is: 204,173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,665.32 : 329,276.18 = 147,988.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,665.32/329,276.18 = 147,988.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,665.32x = 329,276.18 × 147,988.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,665.32x = 48,729,138,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,729,138,960.11/238,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,173.52

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