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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,052.76, 356,611.82 and 138,002.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,052.76, 356,611.82 and 138,002.69 is: 206,733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,052.76 : 356,611.82 = 138,002.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,052.76/356,611.82 = 138,002.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,052.76x = 356,611.82 × 138,002.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,052.76x = 49,213,387,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,213,387,972.72/238,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,733.11

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