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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,481.83, 329,033.15 and 142,953.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,481.83, 329,033.15 and 142,953.67 is: 197,233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,481.83 : 329,033.15 = 142,953.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,481.83/329,033.15 = 142,953.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,481.83x = 329,033.15 × 142,953.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,481.83x = 47,036,495,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,036,495,056.38/238,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,233.04

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