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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,013.24, 328,468.14 and 136,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,013.24, 328,468.14 and 136,055.48 is: 187,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,013.24 : 328,468.14 = 136,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,013.24/328,468.14 = 136,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,013.24x = 328,468.14 × 136,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,013.24x = 44,689,890,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,689,890,452.41/238,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,762.20

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