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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,504.98, 329,065.02 and 142,976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,504.98, 329,065.02 and 142,976.82 is: 197,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,504.98 : 329,065.02 = 142,976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,504.98/329,065.02 = 142,976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,504.98x = 329,065.02 × 142,976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,504.98x = 47,048,670,132.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,048,670,132.84/238,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,264.94

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