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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,914.29, 328,291.46 and 135,946.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,914.29, 328,291.46 and 135,946.36 is: 187,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,914.29 : 328,291.46 = 135,946.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,914.29/328,291.46 = 135,946.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,914.29x = 328,291.46 × 135,946.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,914.29x = 44,630,027,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630,027,505.63/237,914.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,588.68

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