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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,052.26, 356,611.06 and 138,002.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,052.26, 356,611.06 and 138,002.19 is: 206,732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,052.26 : 356,611.06 = 138,002.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,052.26/356,611.06 = 138,002.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,052.26x = 356,611.06 × 138,002.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,052.26x = 49,213,107,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,213,107,258.22/238,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,732.37

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