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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,222.56, 328,747.36 and 137,620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,222.56, 328,747.36 and 137,620.56 is: 189,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,222.56 : 328,747.36 = 137,620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,222.56/328,747.36 = 137,620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,222.56x = 328,747.36 × 137,620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,222.56x = 45,242,395,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,395,781.72/238,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,916.50

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