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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,664.52, 327,986.07 and 135,706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,664.52, 327,986.07 and 135,706.58 is: 187,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,664.52 : 327,986.07 = 135,706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,664.52/327,986.07 = 135,706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,664.52x = 327,986.07 × 135,706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,664.52x = 44,509,867,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,509,867,847.34/237,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,280.24

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