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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,701.36, 329,407.46 and 136,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,701.36, 329,407.46 and 136,759.80 is: 188,728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,701.36 : 329,407.46 = 136,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,701.36/329,407.46 = 136,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,701.36x = 329,407.46 × 136,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,701.36x = 45,049,698,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,049,698,348.11/238,701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,728.29

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