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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,464.50, 329,099.32 and 136,521.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,464.50, 329,099.32 and 136,521.95 is: 188,410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,464.50 : 329,099.32 = 136,521.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,464.50/329,099.32 = 136,521.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,464.50x = 329,099.32 × 136,521.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,464.50x = 44,929,279,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,929,279,264.58/238,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,410.77

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