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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,562.64, 329,079.17 and 143,013.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,562.64, 329,079.17 and 143,013.83 is: 197,276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,562.64 : 329,079.17 = 143,013.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,562.64/329,079.17 = 143,013.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,562.64x = 329,079.17 × 143,013.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,562.64x = 47,062,871,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062,871,187.06/238,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,276.79

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