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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,027.92, 328,457.42 and 136,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,027.92, 328,457.42 and 136,033.12 is: 187,713.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,027.92 : 328,457.42 = 136,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,027.92/328,457.42 = 136,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,027.92x = 328,457.42 × 136,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,027.92x = 44,681,087,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681,087,629.75/238,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,713.64

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