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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,766.72, 329,544.86 and 136,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,766.72, 329,544.86 and 136,860.48 is: 188,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,766.72 : 329,544.86 = 136,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,766.72/329,544.86 = 136,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,766.72x = 329,544.86 × 136,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,766.72x = 45,101,667,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101,667,036.83/238,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,894.28

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