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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,569.56, 329,226.68 and 136,596.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,569.56, 329,226.68 and 136,596.59 is: 188,503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,569.56 : 329,226.68 = 136,596.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,569.56/329,226.68 = 136,596.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,569.56x = 329,226.68 × 136,596.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,569.56x = 44,971,242,989.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971,242,989.58/238,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,503.69

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