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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,844.15, 329,612.79 and 136,889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,844.15, 329,612.79 and 136,889.14 is: 188,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,844.15 : 329,612.79 = 136,889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,844.15/329,612.79 = 136,889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,844.15x = 329,612.79 × 136,889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,844.15x = 45,120,411,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,411,356.10/238,844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,911.52

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