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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,972.94, 328,399.59 and 135,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,972.94, 328,399.59 and 135,997.23 is: 187,674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,972.94 : 328,399.59 = 135,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,972.94/328,399.59 = 135,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,972.94x = 328,399.59 × 135,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,972.94x = 44,661,434,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661,434,573.14/237,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,674.42

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