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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,311.62, 327,425.17 and 135,299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,311.62, 327,425.17 and 135,299.89 is: 186,676.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,311.62 : 327,425.17 = 135,299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,311.62/327,425.17 = 135,299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,311.62x = 327,425.17 × 135,299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,311.62x = 44,300,589,484.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300,589,484.23/237,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,676.87

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