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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,962.96, 328,343.42 and 136,020.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,962.96, 328,343.42 and 136,020.74 is: 187,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,962.96 : 328,343.42 = 136,020.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,962.96/328,343.42 = 136,020.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,962.96x = 328,343.42 × 136,020.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,962.96x = 44,661,514,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661,514,962.53/237,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,682.63

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