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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,667.06, 357,981.75 and 138,763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,667.06, 357,981.75 and 138,763.46 is: 208,134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,667.06 : 357,981.75 = 138,763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,667.06/357,981.75 = 138,763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,667.06x = 357,981.75 × 138,763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,667.06x = 49,674,786,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674,786,246.86/238,667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,134.24

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