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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,570.69, 329,228.24 and 136,597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,570.69, 329,228.24 and 136,597.72 is: 188,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,570.69 : 329,228.24 = 136,597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,570.69/329,228.24 = 136,597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,570.69x = 329,228.24 × 136,597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,570.69x = 44,971,825,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971,825,437.55/238,570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,505.24

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