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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,656.08, 329,344.22 and 140,596.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,656.08, 329,344.22 and 140,596.25 is: 194,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,656.08 : 329,344.22 = 140,596.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,656.08/329,344.22 = 140,596.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,656.08x = 329,344.22 × 140,596.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,656.08x = 46,304,560,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304,560,995.94/238,656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,022.13

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