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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,160.99, 328,662.63 and 141,384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,160.99, 328,662.63 and 141,384.25 is: 195,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,160.99 : 328,662.63 = 141,384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,160.99/328,662.63 = 141,384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,160.99x = 328,662.63 × 141,384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,160.99x = 46,467,720,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,720,847.91/238,160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,110.55

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