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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,891.88, 328,260.53 and 135,923.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,891.88, 328,260.53 and 135,923.94 is: 187,557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,891.88 : 328,260.53 = 135,923.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,891.88/328,260.53 = 135,923.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,891.88x = 328,260.53 × 135,923.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,891.88x = 44,618,464,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618,464,584.09/237,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,557.75

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