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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,764.19, 329,541.33 and 136,857.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,764.19, 329,541.33 and 136,857.97 is: 188,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,764.19 : 329,541.33 = 136,857.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,764.19/329,541.33 = 136,857.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,764.19x = 329,541.33 × 136,857.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,764.19x = 45,100,357,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,357,454.90/238,764.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,890.79

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