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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,399.32, 329,084.76 and 142,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,399.32, 329,084.76 and 142,887.60 is: 197,241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,399.32 : 329,084.76 = 142,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,399.32/329,084.76 = 142,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,399.32x = 329,084.76 × 142,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,399.32x = 47,022,131,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,022,131,552.98/238,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,241.05

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