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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,793.06, 328,157.10 and 135,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,793.06, 328,157.10 and 135,832 is: 187,449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,793.06 : 328,157.10 = 135,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,793.06/328,157.10 = 135,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,793.06x = 328,157.10 × 135,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,793.06x = 44,574,235,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574,235,207.20/237,793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,449.69

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