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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,752.86, 329,525.73 and 136,846.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,752.86, 329,525.73 and 136,846.62 is: 188,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,752.86 : 329,525.73 = 136,846.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,752.86/329,525.73 = 136,846.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,752.86x = 329,525.73 × 136,846.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,752.86x = 45,094,482,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094,482,353.53/238,752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,875.15

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