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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,996.09, 328,378.27 and 134,632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,996.09, 328,378.27 and 134,632.66 is: 185,761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,996.09 : 328,378.27 = 134,632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,996.09/328,378.27 = 134,632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,996.09x = 328,378.27 × 134,632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,996.09x = 44,210,439,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210,439,976.30/237,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,761.20

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