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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,807.20, 328,176.62 and 135,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,807.20, 328,176.62 and 135,846.16 is: 187,469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,807.20 : 328,176.62 = 135,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,807.20/328,176.62 = 135,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,807.20x = 328,176.62 × 135,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,807.20x = 44,581,533,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581,533,628.78/237,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,469.23

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