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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,993.59, 328,374.82 and 134,630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,993.59, 328,374.82 and 134,630.16 is: 185,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,993.59 : 328,374.82 = 134,630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,993.59/328,374.82 = 134,630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,993.59x = 328,374.82 × 134,630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,993.59x = 44,209,154,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,154,556.57/237,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,757.75

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