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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,405.38, 329,017.88 and 136,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,405.38, 329,017.88 and 136,462.83 is: 188,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,405.38 : 329,017.88 = 136,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,405.38/329,017.88 = 136,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,405.38x = 329,017.88 × 136,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,405.38x = 44,898,710,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,898,710,343.09/238,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,329.27

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