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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,204.28, 356,839.28 and 138,154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,204.28, 356,839.28 and 138,154.30 is: 206,960.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,204.28 : 356,839.28 = 138,154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,204.28/356,839.28 = 138,154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,204.28x = 356,839.28 × 138,154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,204.28x = 49,298,880,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,880,940.90/238,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,960.52

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