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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,037.46, 328,491.66 and 136,065.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,037.46, 328,491.66 and 136,065.11 is: 187,769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,037.46 : 328,491.66 = 136,065.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,037.46/328,491.66 = 136,065.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,037.46x = 328,491.66 × 136,065.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,037.46x = 44,696,253,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,696,253,802.17/238,037.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,769.83

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