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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,224.33, 328,655.81 and 136,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,224.33, 328,655.81 and 136,194.98 is: 187,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,224.33 : 328,655.81 = 136,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,224.33/328,655.81 = 136,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,224.33x = 328,655.81 × 136,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,224.33x = 44,761,269,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,761,269,145.58/238,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,895.46

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