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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,860.18, 329,640.99 and 136,917.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,860.18, 329,640.99 and 136,917.23 is: 188,953.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,860.18 : 329,640.99 = 136,917.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,860.18/329,640.99 = 136,917.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,860.18x = 329,640.99 × 136,917.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,860.18x = 45,133,529,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133,529,597.05/238,860.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,953.76

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