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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,638.38, 329,301.35 and 140,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,638.38, 329,301.35 and 140,506.02 is: 193,886.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,638.38 : 329,301.35 = 140,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,638.38/329,301.35 = 140,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,638.38x = 329,301.35 × 140,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,638.38x = 46,268,821,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268,821,366.60/238,638.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,886.76

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