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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,354.84, 328,849 and 136,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,354.84, 328,849 and 136,307.60 is: 188,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,354.84 : 328,849 = 136,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,354.84/328,849 = 136,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,354.84x = 328,849 × 136,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,354.84x = 44,824,617,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,824,617,952.40/238,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,058.35

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