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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,058.58, 328,499.94 and 136,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,058.58, 328,499.94 and 136,063.80 is: 187,756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,058.58 : 328,499.94 = 136,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,058.58/328,499.94 = 136,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,058.58x = 328,499.94 × 136,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,058.58x = 44,696,950,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,696,950,136.17/238,058.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,756.10

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