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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,749.94, 329,521.72 and 136,843.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,749.94, 329,521.72 and 136,843.71 is: 188,871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,749.94 : 329,521.72 = 136,843.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,749.94/329,521.72 = 136,843.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,749.94x = 329,521.72 × 136,843.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,749.94x = 45,092,974,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,974,690.38/238,749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,871.15

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