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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,218.96, 327,316.68 and 135,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,218.96, 327,316.68 and 135,242.48 is: 186,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,218.96 : 327,316.68 = 135,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,218.96/327,316.68 = 135,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,218.96x = 327,316.68 × 135,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,218.96x = 44,267,119,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,119,548.57/237,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,608.69

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