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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,864.48, 329,595.32 and 136,870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,864.48, 329,595.32 and 136,870.32 is: 188,859.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,864.48 : 329,595.32 = 136,870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,864.48/329,595.32 = 136,870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,864.48x = 329,595.32 × 136,870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,864.48x = 45,111,817,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111,817,261.08/238,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,859.46

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