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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,051.26, 356,609.57 and 138,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,051.26, 356,609.57 and 138,001.19 is: 206,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,051.26 : 356,609.57 = 138,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,051.26/356,609.57 = 138,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,051.26x = 356,609.57 × 138,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,051.26x = 49,212,542,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212,542,552.33/238,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,730.86

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