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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,988.66, 329,176.08 and 183,692.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,988.66, 329,176.08 and 183,692.23 is: 253,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,988.66 : 329,176.08 = 183,692.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,988.66/329,176.08 = 183,692.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,988.66x = 329,176.08 × 183,692.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,988.66x = 60,467,087,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,467,087,374.92/238,988.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,012.38

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