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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,779.33, 328,158.95 and 135,820.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,779.33, 328,158.95 and 135,820.04 is: 187,445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,779.33 : 328,158.95 = 135,820.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,779.33/328,158.95 = 135,820.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,779.33x = 328,158.95 × 135,820.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,779.33x = 44,570,559,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,559,395.46/237,779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,445.06

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