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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,953.18, 329,681.16 and 135,570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,953.18, 329,681.16 and 135,570.27 is: 187,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,953.18 : 329,681.16 = 135,570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,953.18/329,681.16 = 135,570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,953.18x = 329,681.16 × 135,570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,953.18x = 44,694,963,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,694,963,875.11/238,953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,044.86

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