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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,753.86, 329,527.11 and 136,847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,753.86, 329,527.11 and 136,847.62 is: 188,876.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,753.86 : 329,527.11 = 136,847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,753.86/329,527.11 = 136,847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,753.86x = 329,527.11 × 136,847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,753.86x = 45,095,000,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,095,000,728.98/238,753.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,876.53

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