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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,579.17, 329,239.94 and 136,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,579.17, 329,239.94 and 136,606.18 is: 188,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,579.17 : 329,239.94 = 136,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,579.17/329,239.94 = 136,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,579.17x = 329,239.94 × 136,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,579.17x = 44,976,210,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,976,210,506.83/238,579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,516.92

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