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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,840.66, 328,207.50 and 135,846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,840.66, 328,207.50 and 135,846.09 is: 187,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,840.66 : 328,207.50 = 135,846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,840.66/328,207.50 = 135,846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,840.66x = 328,207.50 × 135,846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,840.66x = 44,585,705,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585,705,583.68/237,840.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,460.40

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