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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,146.86, 328,630.66 and 141,354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,146.86, 328,630.66 and 141,354.95 is: 195,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,146.86 : 328,630.66 = 141,354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,146.86/328,630.66 = 141,354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,146.86x = 328,630.66 × 141,354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,146.86x = 46,453,568,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,453,568,516.23/238,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,062.69

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