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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,012.24, 328,466.76 and 136,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,012.24, 328,466.76 and 136,054.48 is: 187,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,012.24 : 328,466.76 = 136,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,012.24/328,466.76 = 136,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,012.24x = 328,466.76 × 136,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,012.24x = 44,689,374,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,689,374,229.08/238,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,760.82

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