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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,807.06, 328,176.48 and 135,846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,807.06, 328,176.48 and 135,846.06 is: 187,469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,807.06 : 328,176.48 = 135,846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,807.06/328,176.48 = 135,846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,807.06x = 328,176.48 × 135,846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,807.06x = 44,581,481,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581,481,792.67/237,807.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,469.13

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