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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,662.57, 329,424.12 and 141,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,662.57, 329,424.12 and 141,934.44 is: 195,911.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,662.57 : 329,424.12 = 141,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,662.57/329,424.12 = 141,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,662.57x = 329,424.12 × 141,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,662.57x = 46,756,627,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,756,627,994.69/238,662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,911.02

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