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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,248.88, 328,790.28 and 134,875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,248.88, 328,790.28 and 134,875.04 is: 186,131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,248.88 : 328,790.28 = 134,875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,248.88/328,790.28 = 134,875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,248.88x = 328,790.28 × 134,875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,248.88x = 44,345,602,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345,602,166.61/238,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,131.42

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