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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,969.28, 328,376.76 and 135,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,969.28, 328,376.76 and 135,974.44 is: 187,632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,969.28 : 328,376.76 = 135,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,969.28/328,376.76 = 135,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,969.28x = 328,376.76 × 135,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,969.28x = 44,650,846,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,650,846,050.01/237,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,632.82

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