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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,920.74, 329,703.99 and 135,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,920.74, 329,703.99 and 135,573.76 is: 187,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,920.74 : 329,703.99 = 135,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,920.74/329,703.99 = 135,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,920.74x = 329,703.99 × 135,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,920.74x = 44,699,209,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,699,209,611.30/238,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,088.03

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