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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,891.48, 328,259.99 and 135,923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,891.48, 328,259.99 and 135,923.54 is: 187,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,891.48 : 328,259.99 = 135,923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,891.48/328,259.99 = 135,923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,891.48x = 328,259.99 × 135,923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,891.48x = 44,618,260,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618,260,426.14/237,891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,557.20

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