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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,630.93, 329,291.08 and 140,498.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,630.93, 329,291.08 and 140,498.57 is: 193,876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,630.93 : 329,291.08 = 140,498.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,630.93/329,291.08 = 140,498.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,630.93x = 329,291.08 × 140,498.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,630.93x = 46,264,925,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,264,925,853.76/238,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,876.48

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