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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,221.28, 356,864.76 and 138,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,221.28, 356,864.76 and 138,171.28 is: 206,985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,221.28 : 356,864.76 = 138,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,221.28/356,864.76 = 138,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,221.28x = 356,864.76 × 138,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,221.28x = 49,308,460,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,308,460,676.09/238,221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,985.96

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