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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,520.32, 329,026.56 and 193,730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,520.32, 329,026.56 and 193,730.56 is: 267,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,520.32 : 329,026.56 = 193,730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,520.32/329,026.56 = 193,730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,520.32x = 329,026.56 × 193,730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,520.32x = 63,742,499,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,742,499,723.67/238,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,241.38

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