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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,971.94, 328,398.21 and 135,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,971.94, 328,398.21 and 135,996.23 is: 187,673.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,971.94 : 328,398.21 = 135,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,971.94/328,398.21 = 135,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,971.94x = 328,398.21 × 135,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,971.94x = 44,660,918,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,660,918,498.75/237,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,673.04

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