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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,271.36, 327,432.03 and 135,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,271.36, 327,432.03 and 135,313.42 is: 186,731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,271.36 : 327,432.03 = 135,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,271.36/327,432.03 = 135,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,271.36x = 327,432.03 × 135,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,271.36x = 44,305,947,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,305,947,796.84/237,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,731.12

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