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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,575.17, 329,234.42 and 136,602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,575.17, 329,234.42 and 136,602.18 is: 188,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,575.17 : 329,234.42 = 136,602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,575.17/329,234.42 = 136,602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,575.17x = 329,234.42 × 136,602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,575.17x = 44,974,139,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974,139,844.54/238,575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,511.40

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