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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,563.28, 329,234.52 and 143,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,563.28, 329,234.52 and 143,068.24 is: 197,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,563.28 : 329,234.52 = 143,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,563.28/329,234.52 = 143,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,563.28x = 329,234.52 × 143,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,563.28x = 47,103,003,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103,003,323.64/238,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,444.48

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