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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,520.82, 329,027.25 and 193,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,520.82, 329,027.25 and 193,731.06 is: 267,242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,520.82 : 329,027.25 = 193,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,520.82/329,027.25 = 193,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,520.82x = 329,027.25 × 193,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,520.82x = 63,742,797,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,742,797,911.39/238,520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,242.07

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