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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,239.27, 328,770.47 and 141,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,239.27, 328,770.47 and 141,462.45 is: 195,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,239.27 : 328,770.47 = 141,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,239.27/328,770.47 = 141,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,239.27x = 328,770.47 × 141,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,239.27x = 46,508,676,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,508,676,527.51/238,239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,218.35

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