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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,285.08, 328,820.58 and 136,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,285.08, 328,820.58 and 136,312.56 is: 188,103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,285.08 : 328,820.58 = 136,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,285.08/328,820.58 = 136,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,285.08x = 328,820.58 × 136,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,285.08x = 44,822,375,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,822,375,040.48/238,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,103.99

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