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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,968.94, 328,394.07 and 135,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,968.94, 328,394.07 and 135,993.23 is: 187,668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,968.94 : 328,394.07 = 135,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,968.94/328,394.07 = 135,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,968.94x = 328,394.07 × 135,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,968.94x = 44,659,370,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,370,264.13/237,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,668.91

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