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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,247.20, 327,398.10 and 135,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,247.20, 327,398.10 and 135,269.40 is: 186,670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,247.20 : 327,398.10 = 135,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,247.20/327,398.10 = 135,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,247.20x = 327,398.10 × 135,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,247.20x = 44,286,944,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,944,548.14/237,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,670.04

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