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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,794.06, 328,158.48 and 135,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,794.06, 328,158.48 and 135,833 is: 187,451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,794.06 : 328,158.48 = 135,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,794.06/328,158.48 = 135,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,794.06x = 328,158.48 × 135,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,794.06x = 44,574,750,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574,750,813.84/237,794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,451.07

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