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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,363.22, 328,860.95 and 134,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,363.22, 328,860.95 and 134,983.26 is: 186,231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,363.22 : 328,860.95 = 134,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,363.22/328,860.95 = 134,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,363.22x = 328,860.95 × 134,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,363.22x = 44,390,722,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,390,722,442.78/238,363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,231.42

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