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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,597.20, 329,244.57 and 140,464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,597.20, 329,244.57 and 140,464.86 is: 193,829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,597.20 : 329,244.57 = 140,464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,597.20/329,244.57 = 140,464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,597.20x = 329,244.57 × 140,464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,597.20x = 46,247,293,665.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,247,293,665.48/238,597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,829.99

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