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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,565.25, 329,220.73 and 136,592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,565.25, 329,220.73 and 136,592.27 is: 188,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,565.25 : 329,220.73 = 136,592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,565.25/329,220.73 = 136,592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,565.25x = 329,220.73 × 136,592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,565.25x = 44,969,008,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,969,008,068.67/238,565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,497.73

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