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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,428.01, 329,031.75 and 142,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,428.01, 329,031.75 and 142,934.68 is: 197,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,428.01 : 329,031.75 = 142,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,428.01/329,031.75 = 142,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,428.01x = 329,031.75 × 142,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,428.01x = 47,030,047,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030,047,896.09/238,428.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,250.52

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