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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,876.14, 329,785.04 and 158,412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,876.14, 329,785.04 and 158,412.29 is: 218,699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,876.14 : 329,785.04 = 158,412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,876.14/329,785.04 = 158,412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,876.14x = 329,785.04 × 158,412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,876.14x = 52,242,003,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,242,003,394.14/238,876.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,699.13

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