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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,657.52, 357,967.52 and 138,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,657.52, 357,967.52 and 138,754 is: 208,120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,657.52 : 357,967.52 = 138,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,657.52/357,967.52 = 138,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,657.52x = 357,967.52 × 138,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,657.52x = 49,669,425,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669,425,270.08/238,657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,120.09

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