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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,683.84, 329,361.17 and 141,879.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,683.84, 329,361.17 and 141,879.93 is: 195,780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,683.84 : 329,361.17 = 141,879.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,683.84/329,361.17 = 141,879.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,683.84x = 329,361.17 × 141,879.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,683.84x = 46,729,739,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729,739,034.92/238,683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,780.91

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