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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,959.06, 329,717.95 and 152,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,959.06, 329,717.95 and 152,852.10 is: 210,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,959.06 : 329,717.95 = 152,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,959.06/329,717.95 = 152,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,959.06x = 329,717.95 × 152,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,959.06x = 50,398,081,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,398,081,065.20/238,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,906.76

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