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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,393.02, 328,836.44 and 141,531.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,393.02, 328,836.44 and 141,531.13 is: 195,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,393.02 : 328,836.44 = 141,531.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,393.02/328,836.44 = 141,531.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,393.02x = 328,836.44 × 141,531.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,393.02x = 46,540,592,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540,592,938.38/238,393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,226.32

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