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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,665.36, 329,356.96 and 140,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,665.36, 329,356.96 and 140,605.52 is: 194,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,665.36 : 329,356.96 = 140,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,665.36/329,356.96 = 140,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,665.36x = 329,356.96 × 140,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,665.36x = 46,309,406,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,309,406,626.42/238,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,034.89

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