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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,364.22, 328,862.32 and 134,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,364.22, 328,862.32 and 134,984.28 is: 186,232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,364.22 : 328,862.32 = 134,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,364.22/328,862.32 = 134,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,364.22x = 328,862.32 × 134,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,364.22x = 44,391,243,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,391,243,484.33/238,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,232.83

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