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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,584.77, 329,254.99 and 140,450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,584.77, 329,254.99 and 140,450.29 is: 193,826.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,584.77 : 329,254.99 = 140,450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,584.77/329,254.99 = 140,450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,584.77x = 329,254.99 × 140,450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,584.77x = 46,243,959,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243,959,241.74/238,584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,826.12

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