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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,493.99, 329,120.64 and 136,518.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,493.99, 329,120.64 and 136,518.89 is: 188,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,493.99 : 329,120.64 = 136,518.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,493.99/329,120.64 = 136,518.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,493.99x = 329,120.64 × 136,518.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,493.99x = 44,931,182,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931,182,803.29/238,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,395.45

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