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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,909.96, 328,285.40 and 135,942.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,909.96, 328,285.40 and 135,942.03 is: 187,582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,909.96 : 328,285.40 = 135,942.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,909.96/328,285.40 = 135,942.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,909.96x = 328,285.40 × 135,942.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,909.96x = 44,627,783,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627,783,015.65/237,909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,582.66

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