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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,521.22, 329,152.35 and 136,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,521.22, 329,152.35 and 136,543.24 is: 188,425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,521.22 : 329,152.35 = 136,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,521.22/329,152.35 = 136,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,521.22x = 329,152.35 × 136,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,521.22x = 44,943,528,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943,528,322.61/238,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,425.70

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