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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,264.57, 327,433.32 and 135,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,264.57, 327,433.32 and 135,305.42 is: 186,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,264.57 : 327,433.32 = 135,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,264.57/327,433.32 = 135,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,264.57x = 327,433.32 × 135,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,264.57x = 44,303,501,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,303,501,247.43/237,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,726.16

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