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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,978.96, 329,752.40 and 136,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,978.96, 329,752.40 and 136,985.68 is: 189,018.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,978.96 : 329,752.40 = 136,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,978.96/329,752.40 = 136,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,978.96x = 329,752.40 × 136,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,978.96x = 45,171,356,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,171,356,745.63/238,978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,018.13

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