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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,986.82, 329,805.96 and 137,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,986.82, 329,805.96 and 137,028.88 is: 189,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,986.82 : 329,805.96 = 137,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,986.82/329,805.96 = 137,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,986.82x = 329,805.96 × 137,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,986.82x = 45,192,939,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,192,939,667.10/238,986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,102.23

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