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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,387.24, 328,917.68 and 135,022.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,387.24, 328,917.68 and 135,022.33 is: 186,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,387.24 : 328,917.68 = 135,022.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,387.24/328,917.68 = 135,022.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,387.24x = 328,917.68 × 135,022.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,387.24x = 44,411,230,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411,230,856.68/238,387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,298.69

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