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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,605.29, 357,889.33 and 138,701.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,605.29, 357,889.33 and 138,701.77 is: 208,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,605.29 : 357,889.33 = 138,701.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,605.29/357,889.33 = 138,701.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,605.29x = 357,889.33 × 138,701.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,605.29x = 49,639,881,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,639,881,745.67/238,605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,041.83

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