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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,974.96, 328,384.53 and 135,980.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,974.96, 328,384.53 and 135,980.17 is: 187,640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,974.96 : 328,384.53 = 135,980.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,974.96/328,384.53 = 135,980.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,974.96x = 328,384.53 × 135,980.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,974.96x = 44,653,783,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653,783,393.81/237,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,640.68

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