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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,965.63, 328,386.56 and 135,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,965.63, 328,386.56 and 135,984.60 is: 187,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,965.63 : 328,386.56 = 135,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,965.63/328,386.56 = 135,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,965.63x = 328,386.56 × 135,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,965.63x = 44,655,514,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,655,514,327.05/237,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,655.32

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