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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,673.59, 329,368.38 and 140,613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,673.59, 329,368.38 and 140,613.76 is: 194,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,673.59 : 329,368.38 = 140,613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,673.59/329,368.38 = 140,613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,673.59x = 329,368.38 × 140,613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,673.59x = 46,313,726,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,313,726,336.91/238,673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,046.30

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