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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,846.67, 357,876.34 and 138,725.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,846.67, 357,876.34 and 138,725.81 is: 207,860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,846.67 : 357,876.34 = 138,725.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,846.67/357,876.34 = 138,725.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,846.67x = 357,876.34 × 138,725.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,846.67x = 49,646,683,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646,683,010.14/238,846.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,860.06

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