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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,905.40, 329,725.74 and 143,464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,905.40, 329,725.74 and 143,464.72 is: 198,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,905.40 : 329,725.74 = 143,464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,905.40/329,725.74 = 143,464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,905.40x = 329,725.74 × 143,464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,905.40x = 47,304,010,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,304,010,965.89/238,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,003.10

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