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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,402.64, 328,915.42 and 135,022.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,402.64, 328,915.42 and 135,022.75 is: 186,285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,402.64 : 328,915.42 = 135,022.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,402.64/328,915.42 = 135,022.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,402.64x = 328,915.42 × 135,022.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,402.64x = 44,411,063,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411,063,365.96/238,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,285.95

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