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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,968.28, 328,375.38 and 135,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,968.28, 328,375.38 and 135,973.44 is: 187,631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,968.28 : 328,375.38 = 135,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,968.28/328,375.38 = 135,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,968.28x = 328,375.38 × 135,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,968.28x = 44,650,330,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,650,330,029.91/237,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,631.44

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