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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,796.07, 329,269.52 and 184,224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,796.07, 329,269.52 and 184,224.03 is: 254,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,796.07 : 329,269.52 = 184,224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,796.07/329,269.52 = 184,224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,796.07x = 329,269.52 × 184,224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,796.07x = 60,659,357,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,659,357,009.45/238,796.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,021.59

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