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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,187.10, 328,685.83 and 141,394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,187.10, 328,685.83 and 141,394.98 is: 195,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,187.10 : 328,685.83 = 141,394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,187.10/328,685.83 = 141,394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,187.10x = 328,685.83 × 141,394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,187.10x = 46,474,526,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474,526,359.13/238,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,117.73

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