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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,899.65, 328,318.89 and 135,922.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,899.65, 328,318.89 and 135,922.93 is: 187,583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,899.65 : 328,318.89 = 135,922.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,899.65/328,318.89 = 135,922.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,899.65x = 328,318.89 × 135,922.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,899.65x = 44,626,064,068.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626,064,068.41/237,899.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,583.56

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