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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,807.08, 328,176.44 and 135,846.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,807.08, 328,176.44 and 135,846.04 is: 187,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,807.08 : 328,176.44 = 135,846.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,807.08/328,176.44 = 135,846.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,807.08x = 328,176.44 × 135,846.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,807.08x = 44,581,469,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581,469,795.30/237,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,469.06

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