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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,686.04, 327,965.16 and 135,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,686.04, 327,965.16 and 135,664.92 is: 187,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,686.04 : 327,965.16 = 135,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,686.04/327,965.16 = 135,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,686.04x = 327,965.16 × 135,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,686.04x = 44,493,367,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,493,367,194.19/237,686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,193.86

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