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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,248.82, 327,411.59 and 135,289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,248.82, 327,411.59 and 135,289.67 is: 186,704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,248.82 : 327,411.59 = 135,289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,248.82/327,411.59 = 135,289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,248.82x = 327,411.59 × 135,289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,248.82x = 44,295,403,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295,403,651.77/237,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,704.42

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