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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,794.13, 329,551.64 and 141,972.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,794.13, 329,551.64 and 141,972.13 is: 195,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,794.13 : 329,551.64 = 141,972.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,794.13/329,551.64 = 141,972.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,794.13x = 329,551.64 × 141,972.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,794.13x = 46,787,148,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,148,275.79/238,794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,930.90

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