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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,793.82, 328,158.14 and 135,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,793.82, 328,158.14 and 135,832.74 is: 187,450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,793.82 : 328,158.14 = 135,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,793.82/328,158.14 = 135,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,793.82x = 328,158.14 × 135,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,793.82x = 44,574,618,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574,618,630.34/237,793.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,450.71

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