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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,865.72, 329,597.01 and 136,871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,865.72, 329,597.01 and 136,871.55 is: 188,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,865.72 : 329,597.01 = 136,871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,865.72/329,597.01 = 136,871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,865.72x = 329,597.01 × 136,871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,865.72x = 45,112,453,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,453,634.07/238,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,861.15

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