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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,951.56, 328,367.22 and 135,970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,951.56, 328,367.22 and 135,970.54 is: 187,635.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,951.56 : 328,367.22 = 135,970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,951.56/328,367.22 = 135,970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,951.56x = 328,367.22 × 135,970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,951.56x = 44,648,268,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648,268,221.70/237,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,635.96

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