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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,633.21, 329,266.59 and 133,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,633.21, 329,266.59 and 133,860.50 is: 184,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,633.21 : 329,266.59 = 133,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,633.21/329,266.59 = 133,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,633.21x = 329,266.59 × 133,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,633.21x = 44,075,790,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075,790,586.58/238,633.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,700.99

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