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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,328.04, 357,642.72 and 133,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,328.04, 357,642.72 and 133,215.96 is: 199,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,328.04 : 357,642.72 = 133,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,328.04/357,642.72 = 133,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,328.04x = 357,642.72 × 133,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,328.04x = 47,643,718,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643,718,281.81/238,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,908.15

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