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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,608.44, 327,910.42 and 135,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,608.44, 327,910.42 and 135,661.48 is: 187,218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,608.44 : 327,910.42 = 135,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,608.44/327,910.42 = 135,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,608.44x = 327,910.42 × 135,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,608.44x = 44,484,812,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,484,812,884.62/237,608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,218.99

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