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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,911.85, 328,233.20 and 135,863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,911.85, 328,233.20 and 135,863.73 is: 187,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,911.85 : 328,233.20 = 135,863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,911.85/328,233.20 = 135,863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,911.85x = 328,233.20 × 135,863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,911.85x = 44,594,986,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,594,986,182.52/237,911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,443.32

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