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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,835.64, 329,595.84 and 136,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,835.64, 329,595.84 and 136,859.04 is: 188,867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,835.64 : 329,595.84 = 136,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,835.64/329,595.84 = 136,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,835.64x = 329,595.84 × 136,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,835.64x = 45,108,170,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108,170,250.39/238,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,867.00

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