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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,785.28, 329,413.20 and 143,125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,785.28, 329,413.20 and 143,125.96 is: 197,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,785.28 : 329,413.20 = 143,125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,785.28/329,413.20 = 143,125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,785.28x = 329,413.20 × 143,125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,785.28x = 47,147,580,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,147,580,486.67/238,785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,447.60

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