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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,039.09, 328,504.22 and 142,527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,039.09, 328,504.22 and 142,527.54 is: 196,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,039.09 : 328,504.22 = 142,527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,039.09/328,504.22 = 142,527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,039.09x = 328,504.22 × 142,527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,039.09x = 46,820,898,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,820,898,356.22/238,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,694.16

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