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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,950, 329,751 and 138,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,950, 329,751 and 138,348 is: 190,920.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,950 : 329,751 = 138,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,950/329,751 = 138,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,950x = 329,751 × 138,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,950x = 45,620,391,348
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,620,391,348/238,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,920.24

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