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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,958.06, 329,716.58 and 152,851.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,958.06, 329,716.58 and 152,851.10 is: 210,905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,958.06 : 329,716.58 = 152,851.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,958.06/329,716.58 = 152,851.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,958.06x = 329,716.58 × 152,851.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,958.06x = 50,397,539,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,397,539,528.40/238,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,905.38

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