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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,960.18, 329,690.82 and 135,577.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,960.18, 329,690.82 and 135,577.27 is: 187,054.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,960.18 : 329,690.82 = 135,577.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,960.18/329,690.82 = 135,577.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,960.18x = 329,690.82 × 135,577.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,960.18x = 44,698,581,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,698,581,319.66/238,960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,054.52

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