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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,192.94, 356,822.30 and 138,142.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,192.94, 356,822.30 and 138,142.95 is: 206,943.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,192.94 : 356,822.30 = 138,142.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,192.94/356,822.30 = 138,142.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,192.94x = 356,822.30 × 138,142.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,192.94x = 49,292,485,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,485,147.79/238,192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,943.52

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