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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,271.68, 328,841.16 and 136,306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,271.68, 328,841.16 and 136,306.54 is: 188,118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,271.68 : 328,841.16 = 136,306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,271.68/328,841.16 = 136,306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,271.68x = 328,841.16 × 136,306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,271.68x = 44,823,200,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,823,200,729.19/238,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,118.04

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