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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,861.71, 329,518.94 and 154,006.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,861.71, 329,518.94 and 154,006.11 is: 212,457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,861.71 : 329,518.94 = 154,006.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,861.71/329,518.94 = 154,006.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,861.71x = 329,518.94 × 154,006.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,861.71x = 50,747,929,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,747,929,350.69/238,861.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,457.36

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