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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,714.48, 328,004.28 and 135,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,714.48, 328,004.28 and 135,693.36 is: 187,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,714.48 : 328,004.28 = 135,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,714.48/328,004.28 = 135,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,714.48x = 328,004.28 × 135,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,714.48x = 44,508,002,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508,002,847.58/237,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,233.03

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