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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,927.96, 329,703.57 and 142,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,927.96, 329,703.57 and 142,126.48 is: 196,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,927.96 : 329,703.57 = 142,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,927.96/329,703.57 = 142,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,927.96x = 329,703.57 × 142,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,927.96x = 46,859,607,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859,607,847.53/238,927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,124.42

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