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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,875.14, 329,783.66 and 158,411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,875.14, 329,783.66 and 158,411.29 is: 218,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,875.14 : 329,783.66 = 158,411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,875.14/329,783.66 = 158,411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,875.14x = 329,783.66 × 158,411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,875.14x = 52,241,454,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,241,454,209.47/238,875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,697.74

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