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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,393.52, 328,837.12 and 141,531.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,393.52, 328,837.12 and 141,531.64 is: 195,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,393.52 : 328,837.12 = 141,531.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,393.52/328,837.12 = 141,531.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,393.52x = 328,837.12 × 141,531.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,393.52x = 46,540,856,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540,856,886.48/238,393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,227.02

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