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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,969.44, 328,394.77 and 135,993.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,969.44, 328,394.77 and 135,993.73 is: 187,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,969.44 : 328,394.77 = 135,993.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,969.44/328,394.77 = 135,993.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,969.44x = 328,394.77 × 135,993.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,969.44x = 44,659,629,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,629,004.82/237,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,669.60

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