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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,249.28, 327,389.60 and 135,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,249.28, 327,389.60 and 135,260.48 is: 186,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,249.28 : 327,389.60 = 135,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,249.28/327,389.60 = 135,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,249.28x = 327,389.60 × 135,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,249.28x = 44,282,874,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282,874,443.01/237,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,651.25

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