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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,793.44, 329,498.40 and 138,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,793.44, 329,498.40 and 138,172 is: 190,656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,793.44 : 329,498.40 = 138,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,793.44/329,498.40 = 138,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,793.44x = 329,498.40 × 138,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,793.44x = 45,527,452,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527,452,924.80/238,793.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,656.21

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