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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,925.13, 328,332.20 and 134,557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,925.13, 328,332.20 and 134,557.94 is: 185,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,925.13 : 328,332.20 = 134,557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,925.13/328,332.20 = 134,557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,925.13x = 328,332.20 × 134,557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,925.13x = 44,179,702,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179,702,153.22/237,925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,687.42

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