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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,024.17, 328,464.32 and 136,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,024.17, 328,464.32 and 136,044.36 is: 187,736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,024.17 : 328,464.32 = 136,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,024.17/328,464.32 = 136,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,024.17x = 328,464.32 × 136,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,024.17x = 44,685,717,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,685,717,517.01/238,024.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,736.05

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