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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,814.08, 328,186.11 and 135,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,814.08, 328,186.11 and 135,853.03 is: 187,478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,814.08 : 328,186.11 = 135,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,814.08/328,186.11 = 135,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,814.08x = 328,186.11 × 135,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,814.08x = 44,585,077,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585,077,447.41/237,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,478.71

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