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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,068.63, 328,534.53 and 136,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,068.63, 328,534.53 and 136,096.34 is: 187,812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,068.63 : 328,534.53 = 136,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,068.63/328,534.53 = 136,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,068.63x = 328,534.53 × 136,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,068.63x = 44,712,345,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,712,345,453.95/238,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,812.84

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