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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,666.09, 329,358.03 and 140,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,666.09, 329,358.03 and 140,606.26 is: 194,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,666.09 : 329,358.03 = 140,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,666.09/329,358.03 = 140,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,666.09x = 329,358.03 × 140,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,666.09x = 46,309,800,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,309,800,799.27/238,666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,035.95

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