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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,598.44, 327,896.64 and 135,651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,598.44, 327,896.64 and 135,651.48 is: 187,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,598.44 : 327,896.64 = 135,651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,598.44/327,896.64 = 135,651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,598.44x = 327,896.64 × 135,651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,598.44x = 44,479,664,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,664,503.03/237,598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,205.20

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