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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,841.16, 328,208.19 and 135,846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,841.16, 328,208.19 and 135,846.59 is: 187,461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,841.16 : 328,208.19 = 135,846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,841.16/328,208.19 = 135,846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,841.16x = 328,208.19 × 135,846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,841.16x = 44,585,963,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585,963,421.57/237,841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,461.09

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