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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,759.32, 329,534.60 and 136,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,759.32, 329,534.60 and 136,853.04 is: 188,883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,759.32 : 329,534.60 = 136,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,759.32/329,534.60 = 136,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,759.32x = 329,534.60 × 136,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,759.32x = 45,097,811,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,811,795.18/238,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,883.98

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