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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,004.28, 327,029.28 and 135,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,004.28, 327,029.28 and 135,016.76 is: 186,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,004.28 : 327,029.28 = 135,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,004.28/327,029.28 = 135,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,004.28x = 327,029.28 × 135,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,004.28x = 44,154,433,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,154,433,810.73/237,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,302.26

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