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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,947.56, 328,361.72 and 135,966.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,947.56, 328,361.72 and 135,966.53 is: 187,630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,947.56 : 328,361.72 = 135,966.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,947.56/328,361.72 = 135,966.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,947.56x = 328,361.72 × 135,966.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,947.56x = 44,646,203,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,646,203,794.30/237,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,630.44

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