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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,518.71, 329,148.86 and 136,540.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,518.71, 329,148.86 and 136,540.79 is: 188,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,518.71 : 329,148.86 = 136,540.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,518.71/329,148.86 = 136,540.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,518.71x = 329,148.86 × 136,540.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,518.71x = 44,942,243,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,243,043.55/238,518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,422.30

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