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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,841.26, 328,230.99 and 135,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,841.26, 328,230.99 and 135,883.50 is: 187,524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,841.26 : 328,230.99 = 135,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,841.26/328,230.99 = 135,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,841.26x = 328,230.99 × 135,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,841.26x = 44,601,175,729.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601,175,729.67/237,841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,524.97

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