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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,814.30, 329,610.82 and 136,908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,814.30, 329,610.82 and 136,908.18 is: 188,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,814.30 : 329,610.82 = 136,908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,814.30/329,610.82 = 136,908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,814.30x = 329,610.82 × 136,908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,814.30x = 45,126,417,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126,417,474.51/238,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,960.28

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