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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,673.28, 329,368.68 and 136,731.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,673.28, 329,368.68 and 136,731.75 is: 188,689.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,673.28 : 329,368.68 = 136,731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,673.28/329,368.68 = 136,731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,673.28x = 329,368.68 × 136,731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,673.28x = 45,035,154,776.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,035,154,776.46/238,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,689.55

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