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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,965.98, 328,347.56 and 136,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,965.98, 328,347.56 and 136,023.74 is: 187,686.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,965.98 : 328,347.56 = 136,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,965.98/328,347.56 = 136,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,965.98x = 328,347.56 × 136,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,965.98x = 44,663,063,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663,063,131.07/237,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,686.76

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