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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,231.67, 327,376.74 and 135,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,231.67, 327,376.74 and 135,253.89 is: 186,648.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,231.67 : 327,376.74 = 135,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,231.67/327,376.74 = 135,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,231.67x = 327,376.74 × 135,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,231.67x = 44,278,977,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,278,977,580.52/237,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,648.68

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