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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,914.46, 328,291.59 and 135,946.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,914.46, 328,291.59 and 135,946.53 is: 187,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,914.46 : 328,291.59 = 135,946.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,914.46/328,291.59 = 135,946.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,914.46x = 328,291.59 × 135,946.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,914.46x = 44,630,102,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630,102,488.68/237,914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,588.86

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