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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,493.25, 329,119.61 and 136,518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,493.25, 329,119.61 and 136,518.14 is: 188,394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,493.25 : 329,119.61 = 136,518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,493.25/329,119.61 = 136,518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,493.25x = 329,119.61 × 136,518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,493.25x = 44,930,794,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,794,666.54/238,493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,394.41

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