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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,193.94, 356,823.80 and 138,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,193.94, 356,823.80 and 138,143.95 is: 206,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,193.94 : 356,823.80 = 138,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,193.94/356,823.80 = 138,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,193.94x = 356,823.80 × 138,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,193.94x = 49,293,049,186.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293,049,186.01/238,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,945.02

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