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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,816.10, 329,613.29 and 136,909.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,816.10, 329,613.29 and 136,909.97 is: 188,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,816.10 : 329,613.29 = 136,909.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,816.10/329,613.29 = 136,909.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,816.10x = 329,613.29 × 136,909.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,816.10x = 45,127,343,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,127,343,312.89/238,816.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,962.74

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