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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,967.45, 329,806.57 and 143,480.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,967.45, 329,806.57 and 143,480.29 is: 198,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,967.45 : 329,806.57 = 143,480.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,967.45/329,806.57 = 143,480.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,967.45x = 329,806.57 × 143,480.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,967.45x = 47,320,742,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,320,742,307.51/238,967.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,021.71

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