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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,977.18, 329,714.28 and 135,594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,977.18, 329,714.28 and 135,594.27 is: 187,077.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,977.18 : 329,714.28 = 135,594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,977.18/329,714.28 = 135,594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,977.18x = 329,714.28 × 135,594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,977.18x = 44,707,367,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,707,367,105.18/238,977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,077.98

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