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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,794.57, 329,267.45 and 184,222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,794.57, 329,267.45 and 184,222.53 is: 254,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,794.57 : 329,267.45 = 184,222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,794.57/329,267.45 = 184,222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,794.57x = 329,267.45 × 184,222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,794.57x = 60,658,481,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658,481,764.54/238,794.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,019.52

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