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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,095.63, 328,550.22 and 141,282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,095.63, 328,550.22 and 141,282.77 is: 194,957.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,095.63 : 328,550.22 = 141,282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,095.63/328,550.22 = 141,282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,095.63x = 328,550.22 × 141,282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,095.63x = 46,418,483,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,418,483,522.96/238,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,957.31

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