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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,269.36, 327,429.26 and 135,311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,269.36, 327,429.26 and 135,311.42 is: 186,728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,269.36 : 327,429.26 = 135,311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,269.36/327,429.26 = 135,311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,269.36x = 327,429.26 × 135,311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,269.36x = 44,304,918,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304,918,120.15/237,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,728.36

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