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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,466.50, 329,102.08 and 136,523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,466.50, 329,102.08 and 136,523.95 is: 188,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,466.50 : 329,102.08 = 136,523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,466.50/329,102.08 = 136,523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,466.50x = 329,102.08 × 136,523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,466.50x = 44,930,315,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,315,914.82/238,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,413.53

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