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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,770.73, 328,039.53 and 135,722.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,770.73, 328,039.53 and 135,722.58 is: 187,249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,770.73 : 328,039.53 = 135,722.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,770.73/328,039.53 = 135,722.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,770.73x = 328,039.53 × 135,722.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,770.73x = 44,522,371,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522,371,353.59/237,770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,249.17

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