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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,915.46, 328,292.97 and 135,947.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,915.46, 328,292.97 and 135,947.53 is: 187,590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,915.46 : 328,292.97 = 135,947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,915.46/328,292.97 = 135,947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,915.46x = 328,292.97 × 135,947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,915.46x = 44,630,618,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630,618,387.86/237,915.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,590.24

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