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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,486.33, 329,039.36 and 142,958.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,486.33, 329,039.36 and 142,958.17 is: 197,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,486.33 : 329,039.36 = 142,958.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,486.33/329,039.36 = 142,958.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,486.33x = 329,039.36 × 142,958.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,486.33x = 47,038,864,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,038,864,763.57/238,486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,239.25

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