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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,220.36, 357,275.97 and 142,184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,220.36, 357,275.97 and 142,184.67 is: 213,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,220.36 : 357,275.97 = 142,184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,220.36/357,275.97 = 142,184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,220.36x = 357,275.97 × 142,184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,220.36x = 50,799,165,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,799,165,893.38/238,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,244.43

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