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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,629.92, 327,858.96 and 135,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,629.92, 327,858.96 and 135,652 is: 187,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,629.92 : 327,858.96 = 135,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,629.92/327,858.96 = 135,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,629.92x = 327,858.96 × 135,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,629.92x = 44,474,723,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474,723,641.92/237,629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,159.61

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