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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,736.32, 329,396.52 and 153,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,736.32, 329,396.52 and 153,751.12 is: 212,138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,736.32 : 329,396.52 = 153,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,736.32/329,396.52 = 153,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,736.32x = 329,396.52 × 153,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,736.32x = 50,645,083,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,645,083,874.10/238,736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,138.16

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