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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,758.82, 329,533.92 and 136,852.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,758.82, 329,533.92 and 136,852.54 is: 188,883.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,758.82 : 329,533.92 = 136,852.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,758.82/329,533.92 = 136,852.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,758.82x = 329,533.92 × 136,852.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,758.82x = 45,097,551,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,551,636.22/238,758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,883.29

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