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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,965.81, 329,727.27 and 152,858.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,965.81, 329,727.27 and 152,858.85 is: 210,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,965.81 : 329,727.27 = 152,858.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,965.81/329,727.27 = 152,858.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,965.81x = 329,727.27 × 152,858.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,965.81x = 50,401,731,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,401,731,305.84/238,965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,916.08

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