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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,792.56, 328,156.41 and 135,831.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,792.56, 328,156.41 and 135,831.50 is: 187,449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,792.56 : 328,156.41 = 135,831.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,792.56/328,156.41 = 135,831.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,792.56x = 328,156.41 × 135,831.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,792.56x = 44,573,977,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573,977,404.92/237,792.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,449.00

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