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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,701.84, 329,069.31 and 189,875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,701.84, 329,069.31 and 189,875.58 is: 261,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,701.84 : 329,069.31 = 189,875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,701.84/329,069.31 = 189,875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,701.84x = 329,069.31 × 189,875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,701.84x = 62,482,226,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482,226,096.45/238,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,758.46

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