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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,320.21, 328,744.62 and 142,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,320.21, 328,744.62 and 142,771.56 is: 196,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,320.21 : 328,744.62 = 142,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,320.21/328,744.62 = 142,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,320.21x = 328,744.62 × 142,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,320.21x = 46,935,382,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,935,382,239.01/238,320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,942.52

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