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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,303, 357,345.49 and 142,283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,303, 357,345.49 and 142,283.79 is: 213,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,303 : 357,345.49 = 142,283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,303/357,345.49 = 142,283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,303x = 357,345.49 × 142,283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,303x = 50,844,470,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,844,470,656.61/238,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,360.60

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