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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,804.08, 328,172.30 and 135,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,804.08, 328,172.30 and 135,843.04 is: 187,464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,804.08 : 328,172.30 = 135,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,804.08/328,172.30 = 135,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,804.08x = 328,172.30 × 135,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,804.08x = 44,579,922,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579,922,875.79/237,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,464.92

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