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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,812.58, 328,184.04 and 135,851.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,812.58, 328,184.04 and 135,851.53 is: 187,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,812.58 : 328,184.04 = 135,851.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,812.58/328,184.04 = 135,851.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,812.58x = 328,184.04 × 135,851.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,812.58x = 44,584,303,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,584,303,955.58/237,812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,476.64

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