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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,667.39, 329,363.03 and 136,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,667.39, 329,363.03 and 136,702.16 is: 188,650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,667.39 : 329,363.03 = 136,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,667.39/329,363.03 = 136,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,667.39x = 329,363.03 × 136,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,667.39x = 45,024,636,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024,636,320.09/238,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,650.14

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