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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,596.35, 329,263.65 and 136,623.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,596.35, 329,263.65 and 136,623.35 is: 188,540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,596.35 : 329,263.65 = 136,623.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,596.35/329,263.65 = 136,623.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,596.35x = 329,263.65 × 136,623.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,596.35x = 44,985,103,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,985,103,719.39/238,596.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,540.62

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