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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,122.12, 328,584.56 and 142,626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,122.12, 328,584.56 and 142,626.36 is: 196,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,122.12 : 328,584.56 = 142,626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,122.12/328,584.56 = 142,626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,122.12x = 328,584.56 × 142,626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,122.12x = 46,864,819,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,864,819,745.00/238,122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,810.02

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