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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,558.56, 329,217.93 and 136,617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,558.56, 329,217.93 and 136,617.02 is: 188,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,558.56 : 329,217.93 = 136,617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,558.56/329,217.93 = 136,617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,558.56x = 329,217.93 × 136,617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,558.56x = 44,976,772,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,976,772,527.17/238,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,535.56

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