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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,049.94, 328,508.90 and 136,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,049.94, 328,508.90 and 136,077.60 is: 187,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,049.94 : 328,508.90 = 136,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,049.94/328,508.90 = 136,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,049.94x = 328,508.90 × 136,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,049.94x = 44,702,702,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,702,702,690.64/238,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,787.08

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