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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,593.36, 329,267.32 and 136,637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,593.36, 329,267.32 and 136,637.04 is: 188,563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,593.36 : 329,267.32 = 136,637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,593.36/329,267.32 = 136,637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,593.36x = 329,267.32 × 136,637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,593.36x = 44,990,111,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,990,111,973.53/238,593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,563.97

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