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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,226.33, 328,658.56 and 136,196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,226.33, 328,658.56 and 136,196.98 is: 187,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,226.33 : 328,658.56 = 136,196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,226.33/328,658.56 = 136,196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,226.33x = 328,658.56 × 136,196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,226.33x = 44,762,303,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,762,303,323.15/238,226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,898.22

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