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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,470.12, 329,092.61 and 136,495.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,470.12, 329,092.61 and 136,495.17 is: 188,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,470.12 : 329,092.61 = 136,495.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,470.12/329,092.61 = 136,495.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,470.12x = 329,092.61 × 136,495.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,470.12x = 44,919,551,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,919,551,065.22/238,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,365.53

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