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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,259.43, 328,891.68 and 142,747.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,259.43, 328,891.68 and 142,747.65 is: 197,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,259.43 : 328,891.68 = 142,747.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,259.43/328,891.68 = 142,747.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,259.43x = 328,891.68 × 142,747.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,259.43x = 46,948,514,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948,514,424.55/238,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,047.88

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