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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,816.85, 329,614.32 and 136,910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,816.85, 329,614.32 and 136,910.72 is: 188,963.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,816.85 : 329,614.32 = 136,910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,816.85/329,614.32 = 136,910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,816.85x = 329,614.32 × 136,910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,816.85x = 45,127,733,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,127,733,873.51/238,816.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,963.78

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