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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,553.28, 329,220.72 and 143,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,553.28, 329,220.72 and 143,058.24 is: 197,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,553.28 : 329,220.72 = 143,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,553.28/329,220.72 = 143,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,553.28x = 329,220.72 × 143,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,553.28x = 47,097,736,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,736,774.73/238,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,430.68

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