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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,968, 329,737.25 and 136,974.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,968, 329,737.25 and 136,974.69 is: 189,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,968 : 329,737.25 = 136,974.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,968/329,737.25 = 136,974.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,968x = 329,737.25 × 136,974.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,968x = 45,165,657,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165,657,600.20/238,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,002.95

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