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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,607.76, 357,893.04 and 138,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,607.76, 357,893.04 and 138,704.24 is: 208,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,607.76 : 357,893.04 = 138,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,607.76/357,893.04 = 138,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,607.76x = 357,893.04 × 138,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,607.76x = 49,641,282,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,641,282,114.49/238,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,045.55

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