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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,863.37, 329,593.83 and 136,869.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,863.37, 329,593.83 and 136,869.21 is: 188,857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,863.37 : 329,593.83 = 136,869.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,863.37/329,593.83 = 136,869.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,863.37x = 329,593.83 × 136,869.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,863.37x = 45,111,247,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111,247,132.97/238,863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,857.95

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