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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,768.08, 329,249.76 and 178,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,768.08, 329,249.76 and 178,241.64 is: 245,786.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,768.08 : 329,249.76 = 178,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,768.08/329,249.76 = 178,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,768.08x = 329,249.76 × 178,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,768.08x = 58,686,017,192.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686,017,192.01/238,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,786.69

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