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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,696.22, 329,307.55 and 136,667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,696.22, 329,307.55 and 136,667.16 is: 188,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,696.22 : 329,307.55 = 136,667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,696.22/329,307.55 = 136,667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,696.22x = 329,307.55 × 136,667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,696.22x = 45,005,527,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,005,527,283.39/238,696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,547.30

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