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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,186.44, 328,730.82 and 136,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,186.44, 328,730.82 and 136,233.36 is: 188,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,186.44 : 328,730.82 = 136,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,186.44/328,730.82 = 136,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,186.44x = 328,730.82 × 136,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,186.44x = 44,784,104,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784,104,144.16/238,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,021.22

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