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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,443.90, 329,081.19 and 143,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,443.90, 329,081.19 and 143,003.10 is: 197,361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,443.90 : 329,081.19 = 143,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,443.90/329,081.19 = 143,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,443.90x = 329,081.19 × 143,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,443.90x = 47,059,630,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059,630,321.69/238,443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,361.44

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