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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,960.18, 328,381.95 and 135,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,960.18, 328,381.95 and 135,984.48 is: 187,656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,960.18 : 328,381.95 = 135,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,960.18/328,381.95 = 135,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,960.18x = 328,381.95 × 135,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,960.18x = 44,654,848,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,654,848,712.14/237,960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,656.81

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