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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,684.54, 328,013.64 and 135,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,684.54, 328,013.64 and 135,726.60 is: 187,307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,684.54 : 328,013.64 = 135,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,684.54/328,013.64 = 135,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,684.54x = 328,013.64 × 135,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,684.54x = 44,520,176,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520,176,110.82/237,684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,307.83

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