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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,867.67, 357,907.83 and 138,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,867.67, 357,907.83 and 138,746.81 is: 207,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,867.67 : 357,907.83 = 138,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,867.67/357,907.83 = 138,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,867.67x = 357,907.83 × 138,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,867.67x = 49,658,567,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658,567,896.98/238,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,891.54

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