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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,577.17, 329,237.18 and 136,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,577.17, 329,237.18 and 136,604.18 is: 188,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,577.17 : 329,237.18 = 136,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,577.17/329,237.18 = 136,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,577.17x = 329,237.18 × 136,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,577.17x = 44,975,174,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,975,174,999.41/238,577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,514.16

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