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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,408.02, 328,857.30 and 141,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,408.02, 328,857.30 and 141,546.20 is: 195,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,408.02 : 328,857.30 = 141,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,408.02/328,857.30 = 141,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,408.02x = 328,857.30 × 141,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,408.02x = 46,548,499,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548,499,512.97/238,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,247.20

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