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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,027.65, 328,478.13 and 136,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,027.65, 328,478.13 and 136,055.29 is: 187,756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,027.65 : 328,478.13 = 136,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,027.65/328,478.13 = 136,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,027.65x = 328,478.13 × 136,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,027.65x = 44,691,186,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691,186,414.61/238,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,756.28

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