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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,569.83, 329,227.03 and 136,596.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,569.83, 329,227.03 and 136,596.86 is: 188,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,569.83 : 329,227.03 = 136,596.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,569.83/329,227.03 = 136,596.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,569.83x = 329,227.03 × 136,596.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,569.83x = 44,971,378,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971,378,284.34/238,569.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,504.05

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