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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,123.12, 328,585.94 and 142,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,123.12, 328,585.94 and 142,627.36 is: 196,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,123.12 : 328,585.94 = 142,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,123.12/328,585.94 = 142,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,123.12x = 328,585.94 × 142,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,123.12x = 46,865,345,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865,345,155.32/238,123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,811.40

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