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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,676.65, 328,002.81 and 135,718.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,676.65, 328,002.81 and 135,718.71 is: 187,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,676.65 : 328,002.81 = 135,718.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,676.65/328,002.81 = 135,718.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,676.65x = 328,002.81 × 135,718.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,676.65x = 44,516,118,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,516,118,249.58/237,676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,296.98

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