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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,029.65, 328,480.89 and 136,057.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,029.65, 328,480.89 and 136,057.29 is: 187,759.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,029.65 : 328,480.89 = 136,057.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,029.65/328,480.89 = 136,057.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,029.65x = 328,480.89 × 136,057.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,029.65x = 44,692,219,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,692,219,710.19/238,029.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,759.04

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