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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,241.36, 328,648.98 and 192,970.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,241.36, 328,648.98 and 192,970.46 is: 266,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,241.36 : 328,648.98 = 192,970.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,241.36/328,648.98 = 192,970.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,241.36x = 328,648.98 × 192,970.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,241.36x = 63,419,544,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,419,544,849.13/238,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,198.72

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