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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,929.96, 329,706.33 and 142,128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,929.96, 329,706.33 and 142,128.48 is: 196,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,929.96 : 329,706.33 = 142,128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,929.96/329,706.33 = 142,128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,929.96x = 329,706.33 × 142,128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,929.96x = 46,860,659,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860,659,529.28/238,929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,127.18

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