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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,951.18, 328,369.56 and 135,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,951.18, 328,369.56 and 135,975.48 is: 187,644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,951.18 : 328,369.56 = 135,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,951.18/328,369.56 = 135,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,951.18x = 328,369.56 × 135,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,951.18x = 44,650,208,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,650,208,538.39/237,951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,644.41

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