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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,665.09, 329,356.65 and 140,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,665.09, 329,356.65 and 140,605.26 is: 194,034.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,665.09 : 329,356.65 = 140,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,665.09/329,356.65 = 140,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,665.09x = 329,356.65 × 140,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,665.09x = 46,309,277,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,309,277,405.98/238,665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,034.57

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