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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,834.44, 329,594.33 and 136,857.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,834.44, 329,594.33 and 136,857.87 is: 188,865.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,834.44 : 329,594.33 = 136,857.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,834.44/329,594.33 = 136,857.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,834.44x = 329,594.33 × 136,857.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,834.44x = 45,107,578,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,107,578,310.02/238,834.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,865.47

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