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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,186.33, 355,209.40 and 135,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,186.33, 355,209.40 and 135,676.62 is: 203,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,186.33 : 355,209.40 = 135,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,186.33/355,209.40 = 135,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,186.33x = 355,209.40 × 135,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,186.33x = 48,193,610,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,193,610,953.82/237,186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,188.83

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