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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,050.51, 328,508.48 and 134,689.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,050.51, 328,508.48 and 134,689.23 is: 185,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,050.51 : 328,508.48 = 134,689.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,050.51/328,508.48 = 134,689.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,050.51x = 328,508.48 × 134,689.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,050.51x = 44,246,553,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,246,553,546.22/238,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,870.44

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