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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,934.26, 328,348.53 and 135,991.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,934.26, 328,348.53 and 135,991.35 is: 187,667.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,934.26 : 328,348.53 = 135,991.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,934.26/328,348.53 = 135,991.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,934.26x = 328,348.53 × 135,991.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,934.26x = 44,652,559,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652,559,865.22/237,934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,667.64

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