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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,044.60, 328,511.81 and 142,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,044.60, 328,511.81 and 142,533.04 is: 196,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,044.60 : 328,511.81 = 142,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,044.60/328,511.81 = 142,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,044.60x = 328,511.81 × 142,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,044.60x = 46,823,786,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,786,955.20/238,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,701.74

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