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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,240.27, 328,771.85 and 141,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,240.27, 328,771.85 and 141,463.45 is: 195,219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,240.27 : 328,771.85 = 141,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,240.27/328,771.85 = 141,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,240.27x = 328,771.85 × 141,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,240.27x = 46,509,200,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509,200,163.88/238,240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,219.73

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