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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,886.44, 328,253.03 and 135,918.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,886.44, 328,253.03 and 135,918.50 is: 187,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,886.44 : 328,253.03 = 135,918.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,886.44/328,253.03 = 135,918.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,886.44x = 328,253.03 × 135,918.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,886.44x = 44,615,659,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,615,659,458.06/237,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,550.25

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