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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,715.98, 328,006.35 and 135,694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,715.98, 328,006.35 and 135,694.86 is: 187,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,715.98 : 328,006.35 = 135,694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,715.98/328,006.35 = 135,694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,715.98x = 328,006.35 × 135,694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,715.98x = 44,508,775,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508,775,742.36/237,715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,235.10

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