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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,971.44, 328,397.52 and 135,995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,971.44, 328,397.52 and 135,995.74 is: 187,672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,971.44 : 328,397.52 = 135,995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,971.44/328,397.52 = 135,995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,971.44x = 328,397.52 × 135,995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,971.44x = 44,660,663,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,660,663,746.56/237,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,672.37

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