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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,914.54, 328,291.81 and 135,946.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,914.54, 328,291.81 and 135,946.61 is: 187,589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,914.54 : 328,291.81 = 135,946.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,914.54/328,291.81 = 135,946.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,914.54x = 328,291.81 × 135,946.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,914.54x = 44,630,157,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630,157,980.53/237,914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,589.03

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