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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,313.62, 327,427.93 and 135,301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,313.62, 327,427.93 and 135,301.89 is: 186,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,313.62 : 327,427.93 = 135,301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,313.62/327,427.93 = 135,301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,313.62x = 327,427.93 × 135,301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,313.62x = 44,301,617,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,301,617,767.79/237,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,679.63

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