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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,175.33, 328,673.45 and 134,807.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,175.33, 328,673.45 and 134,807.31 is: 186,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,175.33 : 328,673.45 = 134,807.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,175.33/328,673.45 = 134,807.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,175.33x = 328,673.45 × 134,807.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,175.33x = 44,307,582,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,307,582,080.14/238,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,029.27

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