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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,803.08, 328,170.92 and 135,842.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,803.08, 328,170.92 and 135,842.04 is: 187,463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,803.08 : 328,170.92 = 135,842.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,803.08/328,170.92 = 135,842.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,803.08x = 328,170.92 × 135,842.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,803.08x = 44,579,407,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579,407,241.48/237,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,463.54

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