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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,750.26, 329,468.89 and 135,403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,750.26, 329,468.89 and 135,403.43 is: 186,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,750.26 : 329,468.89 = 135,403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,750.26/329,468.89 = 135,403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,750.26x = 329,468.89 × 135,403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,750.26x = 44,611,215,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,611,215,798.44/238,750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,853.06

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