Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,796.16, 329,760 and 154,058.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,796.16, 329,760 and 154,058.88 is: 212,744.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,796.16 : 329,760 = 154,058.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,796.16/329,760 = 154,058.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,796.16x = 329,760 × 154,058.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,796.16x = 50,802,456,268.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,802,456,268.80/238,796.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,744.03
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