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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,307.87, 327,468.41 and 135,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,307.87, 327,468.41 and 135,337.62 is: 186,756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,307.87 : 327,468.41 = 135,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,307.87/327,468.41 = 135,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,307.87x = 327,468.41 × 135,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,307.87x = 44,318,795,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318,795,065.41/237,307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,756.54

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