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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,076.82, 328,494.69 and 137,416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,076.82, 328,494.69 and 137,416.50 is: 189,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,076.82 : 328,494.69 = 137,416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,076.82/328,494.69 = 137,416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,076.82x = 328,494.69 × 137,416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,076.82x = 45,140,590,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,590,568.39/238,076.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,605.15

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