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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,309.31, 327,470.39 and 135,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,309.31, 327,470.39 and 135,339.08 is: 186,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,309.31 : 327,470.39 = 135,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,309.31/327,470.39 = 135,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,309.31x = 327,470.39 × 135,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,309.31x = 44,319,541,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319,541,309.84/237,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,758.55

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