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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,968.34, 328,393.25 and 135,992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,968.34, 328,393.25 and 135,992.64 is: 187,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,968.34 : 328,393.25 = 135,992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,968.34/328,393.25 = 135,992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,968.34x = 328,393.25 × 135,992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,968.34x = 44,659,065,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,065,025.68/237,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,668.09

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