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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,538.77, 329,202.29 and 136,596.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,538.77, 329,202.29 and 136,596.33 is: 188,513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,538.77 : 329,202.29 = 136,596.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,538.77/329,202.29 = 136,596.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,538.77x = 329,202.29 × 136,596.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,538.77x = 44,967,824,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967,824,983.09/238,538.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,513.70

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