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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,605.38, 357,889.47 and 138,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,605.38, 357,889.47 and 138,701.86 is: 208,041.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,605.38 : 357,889.47 = 138,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,605.38/357,889.47 = 138,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,605.38x = 357,889.47 × 138,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,605.38x = 49,639,934,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,639,934,528.76/238,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,041.97

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