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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,904.67, 328,305.38 and 135,929.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,904.67, 328,305.38 and 135,929.36 is: 187,580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,904.67 : 328,305.38 = 135,929.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,904.67/328,305.38 = 135,929.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,904.67x = 328,305.38 × 135,929.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,904.67x = 44,626,340,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626,340,329.07/237,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,580.76

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