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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,673.71, 329,287.74 and 147,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,673.71, 329,287.74 and 147,997.04 is: 204,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,673.71 : 329,287.74 = 147,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,673.71/329,287.74 = 147,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,673.71x = 329,287.74 × 147,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,673.71x = 48,733,610,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,733,610,828.29/238,673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,185.09

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