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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,772.24, 329,529.84 and 136,811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,772.24, 329,529.84 and 136,811.22 is: 188,813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,772.24 : 329,529.84 = 136,811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,772.24/329,529.84 = 136,811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,772.24x = 329,529.84 × 136,811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,772.24x = 45,083,379,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,083,379,436.80/238,772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,813.32

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