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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,234.66, 328,764.08 and 141,457.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,234.66, 328,764.08 and 141,457.83 is: 195,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,234.66 : 328,764.08 = 141,457.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,234.66/328,764.08 = 141,457.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,234.66x = 328,764.08 × 141,457.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,234.66x = 46,506,253,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,506,253,338.75/238,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,211.95

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