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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,451.40, 329,091.54 and 143,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,451.40, 329,091.54 and 143,010.60 is: 197,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,451.40 : 329,091.54 = 143,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,451.40/329,091.54 = 143,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,451.40x = 329,091.54 × 143,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,451.40x = 47,063,578,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,063,578,590.32/238,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,371.79

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