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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,666.60, 329,358.18 and 136,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,666.60, 329,358.18 and 136,714.60 is: 188,665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,666.60 : 329,358.18 = 136,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,666.60/329,358.18 = 136,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,666.60x = 329,358.18 × 136,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,666.60x = 45,028,071,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,028,071,835.43/238,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,665.16

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