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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,952.56, 328,368.60 and 135,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,952.56, 328,368.60 and 135,971.54 is: 187,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,952.56 : 328,368.60 = 135,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,952.56/328,368.60 = 135,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,952.56x = 328,368.60 × 135,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,952.56x = 44,648,784,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648,784,229.64/237,952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,637.34

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