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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,469.20, 329,015.73 and 142,941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,469.20, 329,015.73 and 142,941.04 is: 197,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,469.20 : 329,015.73 = 142,941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,469.20/329,015.73 = 142,941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,469.20x = 329,015.73 × 142,941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,469.20x = 47,029,850,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,029,850,622.56/238,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,215.62

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