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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,176.33, 328,674.83 and 134,808.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,176.33, 328,674.83 and 134,808.31 is: 186,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,176.33 : 328,674.83 = 134,808.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,176.33/328,674.83 = 134,808.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,176.33x = 328,674.83 × 134,808.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,176.33x = 44,308,098,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,308,098,371.84/238,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,030.65

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