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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,216.75, 328,768.32 and 137,614.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,216.75, 328,768.32 and 137,614.75 is: 189,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,216.75 : 328,768.32 = 137,614.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,216.75/328,768.32 = 137,614.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,216.75x = 328,768.32 × 137,614.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,216.75x = 45,243,370,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243,370,164.72/238,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,925.23

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