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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,174.26, 328,706.63 and 136,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,174.26, 328,706.63 and 136,209.21 is: 187,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,174.26 : 328,706.63 = 136,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,174.26/328,706.63 = 136,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,174.26x = 328,706.63 × 136,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,174.26x = 44,772,869,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,772,869,713.02/238,174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,983.66

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