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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,136.38, 328,616.30 and 141,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,136.38, 328,616.30 and 141,344.44 is: 195,048.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,136.38 : 328,616.30 = 141,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,136.38/328,616.30 = 141,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,136.38x = 328,616.30 × 141,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,136.38x = 46,448,084,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448,084,548.57/238,136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,048.26

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