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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,806.20, 328,175.24 and 135,845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,806.20, 328,175.24 and 135,845.16 is: 187,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,806.20 : 328,175.24 = 135,845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,806.20/328,175.24 = 135,845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,806.20x = 328,175.24 × 135,845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,806.20x = 44,581,017,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581,017,985.84/237,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,467.85

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