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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,392.02, 328,835.06 and 141,530.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,392.02, 328,835.06 and 141,530.13 is: 195,224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,392.02 : 328,835.06 = 141,530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,392.02/328,835.06 = 141,530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,392.02x = 328,835.06 × 141,530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,392.02x = 46,540,068,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540,068,790.36/238,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,224.94

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