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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,974.96, 328,402.36 and 135,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,974.96, 328,402.36 and 135,999.24 is: 187,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,974.96 : 328,402.36 = 135,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,974.96/328,402.36 = 135,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,974.96x = 328,402.36 × 135,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,974.96x = 44,662,471,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,662,471,374.21/237,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,677.19

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