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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,798.44, 329,505.30 and 138,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,798.44, 329,505.30 and 138,177 is: 190,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,798.44 : 329,505.30 = 138,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,798.44/329,505.30 = 138,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,798.44x = 329,505.30 × 138,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,798.44x = 45,530,053,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530,053,838.10/238,798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,663.11

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