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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,705.73, 329,417.18 and 136,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,705.73, 329,417.18 and 136,731.14 is: 188,690.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,705.73 : 329,417.18 = 136,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,705.73/329,417.18 = 136,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,705.73x = 329,417.18 × 136,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,705.73x = 45,041,584,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,041,584,226.24/238,705.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,690.84

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