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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,921.74, 329,705.36 and 135,574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,921.74, 329,705.36 and 135,574.76 is: 187,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,921.74 : 329,705.36 = 135,574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,921.74/329,705.36 = 135,574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,921.74x = 329,705.36 × 135,574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,921.74x = 44,699,725,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,699,725,052.71/238,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,089.40

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