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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,026.92, 328,456.04 and 136,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,026.92, 328,456.04 and 136,032.12 is: 187,712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,026.92 : 328,456.04 = 136,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,026.92/328,456.04 = 136,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,026.92x = 328,456.04 × 136,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,026.92x = 44,680,571,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,680,571,448.00/238,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,712.26

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