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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.56, 328,170.27 and 135,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.56, 328,170.27 and 135,841.56 is: 187,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.56 : 328,170.27 = 135,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.56/328,170.27 = 135,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.56x = 328,170.27 × 135,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.56x = 44,579,161,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579,161,422.42/237,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,462.92

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