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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,605.60, 329,276.40 and 136,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,605.60, 329,276.40 and 136,632.60 is: 188,553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,605.60 : 329,276.40 = 136,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,605.60/329,276.40 = 136,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,605.60x = 329,276.40 × 136,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,605.60x = 44,989,890,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,989,890,650.64/238,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,553.37

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