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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,705.05, 329,416.98 and 136,739.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,705.05, 329,416.98 and 136,739.42 is: 188,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,705.05 : 329,416.98 = 136,739.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,705.05/329,416.98 = 136,739.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,705.05x = 329,416.98 × 136,739.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,705.05x = 45,044,286,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,044,286,099.65/238,705.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,702.70

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