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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,797.57, 329,271.59 and 184,225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,797.57, 329,271.59 and 184,225.53 is: 254,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,797.57 : 329,271.59 = 184,225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,797.57/329,271.59 = 184,225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,797.57x = 329,271.59 × 184,225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,797.57x = 60,660,232,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,660,232,260.57/238,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,023.66

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