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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,764.08, 329,244.26 and 178,237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,764.08, 329,244.26 and 178,237.64 is: 245,781.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,764.08 : 329,244.26 = 178,237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,764.08/329,244.26 = 178,237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,764.08x = 329,244.26 × 178,237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,764.08x = 58,683,719,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683,719,885.95/238,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,781.19

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