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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,836.80, 329,641.92 and 136,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,836.80, 329,641.92 and 136,930.72 is: 188,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,836.80 : 329,641.92 = 136,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,836.80/329,641.92 = 136,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,836.80x = 329,641.92 × 136,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,836.80x = 45,138,105,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138,105,447.78/238,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,991.42

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