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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,706.67, 329,419.22 and 136,741.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,706.67, 329,419.22 and 136,741.05 is: 188,704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,706.67 : 329,419.22 = 136,741.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,706.67/329,419.22 = 136,741.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,706.67x = 329,419.22 × 136,741.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,706.67x = 45,045,130,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045,130,032.98/238,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,704.95

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