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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,157.10, 328,507.30 and 141,292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,157.10, 328,507.30 and 141,292.37 is: 194,894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,157.10 : 328,507.30 = 141,292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,157.10/328,507.30 = 141,292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,157.10x = 328,507.30 × 141,292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,157.10x = 46,415,574,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,415,574,979.30/238,157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,894.78

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