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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,605.76, 357,890.03 and 138,702.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,605.76, 357,890.03 and 138,702.23 is: 208,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,605.76 : 357,890.03 = 138,702.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,605.76/357,890.03 = 138,702.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,605.76x = 357,890.03 × 138,702.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,605.76x = 49,640,146,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,640,146,497.25/238,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,042.53

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