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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,816.52, 328,186.80 and 137,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,816.52, 328,186.80 and 137,214.52 is: 189,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,816.52 : 328,186.80 = 137,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,816.52/328,186.80 = 137,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,816.52x = 328,186.80 × 137,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,816.52x = 45,031,994,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,031,994,232.34/237,816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,356.04

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