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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,156.10, 328,505.92 and 141,291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,156.10, 328,505.92 and 141,291.37 is: 194,893.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,156.10 : 328,505.92 = 141,291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,156.10/328,505.92 = 141,291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,156.10x = 328,505.92 × 141,291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,156.10x = 46,415,051,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,415,051,489.91/238,156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,893.40

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