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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,813.83, 329,610.18 and 136,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,813.83, 329,610.18 and 136,907.70 is: 188,959.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,813.83 : 329,610.18 = 136,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,813.83/329,610.18 = 136,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,813.83x = 329,610.18 × 136,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,813.83x = 45,126,171,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126,171,640.39/238,813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,959.62

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