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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,992.59, 328,373.44 and 134,629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,992.59, 328,373.44 and 134,629.16 is: 185,756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,992.59 : 328,373.44 = 134,629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,992.59/328,373.44 = 134,629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,992.59x = 328,373.44 × 134,629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,992.59x = 44,208,639,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208,639,013.07/237,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,756.37

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