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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,688.04, 327,967.92 and 135,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,688.04, 327,967.92 and 135,666.92 is: 187,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,688.04 : 327,967.92 = 135,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,688.04/327,967.92 = 135,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,688.04x = 327,967.92 × 135,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,688.04x = 44,494,397,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494,397,565.21/237,688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,196.62

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