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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,860.13, 329,589.34 and 136,865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,860.13, 329,589.34 and 136,865.97 is: 188,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,860.13 : 329,589.34 = 136,865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,860.13/329,589.34 = 136,865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,860.13x = 329,589.34 × 136,865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,860.13x = 45,109,564,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109,564,720.76/238,860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,853.47

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