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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,029.89, 328,481.24 and 136,057.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,029.89, 328,481.24 and 136,057.55 is: 187,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,029.89 : 328,481.24 = 136,057.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,029.89/328,481.24 = 136,057.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,029.89x = 328,481.24 × 136,057.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,029.89x = 44,692,350,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,692,350,412.67/238,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,759.41

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