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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,557.28, 329,226.24 and 143,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,557.28, 329,226.24 and 143,062.24 is: 197,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,557.28 : 329,226.24 = 143,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,557.28/329,226.24 = 143,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,557.28x = 329,226.24 × 143,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,557.28x = 47,099,843,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099,843,361.18/238,557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,436.20

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