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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,256.75, 328,805.04 and 142,761.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,256.75, 328,805.04 and 142,761.39 is: 197,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,256.75 : 328,805.04 = 142,761.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,256.75/328,805.04 = 142,761.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,256.75x = 328,805.04 × 142,761.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,256.75x = 46,940,664,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940,664,549.41/238,256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,017.15

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