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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,207.38, 327,343.28 and 135,229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,207.38, 327,343.28 and 135,229.59 is: 186,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,207.38 : 327,343.28 = 135,229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,207.38/327,343.28 = 135,229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,207.38x = 327,343.28 × 135,229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,207.38x = 44,266,496,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,266,496,867.51/237,207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,615.18

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