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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,937.52, 357,814.98 and 138,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,937.52, 357,814.98 and 138,793.98 is: 207,847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,937.52 : 357,814.98 = 138,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,937.52/357,814.98 = 138,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,937.52x = 357,814.98 × 138,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,937.52x = 49,662,565,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,662,565,177.82/238,937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,847.50

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