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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,963.38, 328,383.45 and 135,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,963.38, 328,383.45 and 135,982.35 is: 187,652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,963.38 : 328,383.45 = 135,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,963.38/328,383.45 = 135,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,963.38x = 328,383.45 × 135,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,963.38x = 44,654,353,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,654,353,232.11/237,963.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,652.21

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