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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,927.72, 329,701.98 and 136,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,927.72, 329,701.98 and 136,951.96 is: 188,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,927.72 : 329,701.98 = 136,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,927.72/329,701.98 = 136,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,927.72x = 329,701.98 × 136,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,927.72x = 45,153,332,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153,332,376.88/238,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,983.23

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