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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,805.20, 328,173.86 and 135,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,805.20, 328,173.86 and 135,844.16 is: 187,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,805.20 : 328,173.86 = 135,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,805.20/328,173.86 = 135,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,805.20x = 328,173.86 × 135,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,805.20x = 44,580,501,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,580,501,044.40/237,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,466.47

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