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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,863.06, 329,684.04 and 187,077.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,863.06, 329,684.04 and 187,077.06 is: 258,207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,863.06 : 329,684.04 = 187,077.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,863.06/329,684.04 = 187,077.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,863.06x = 329,684.04 × 187,077.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,863.06x = 61,676,320,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,676,320,932.12/238,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,207.87

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