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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,032.89, 328,485.38 and 136,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,032.89, 328,485.38 and 136,060.55 is: 187,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,032.89 : 328,485.38 = 136,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,032.89/328,485.38 = 136,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,032.89x = 328,485.38 × 136,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,032.89x = 44,693,899,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,693,899,147.03/238,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,763.55

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