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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,329.65, 327,433.49 and 135,281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,329.65, 327,433.49 and 135,281.49 is: 186,642.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,329.65 : 327,433.49 = 135,281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,329.65/327,433.49 = 135,281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,329.65x = 327,433.49 × 135,281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,329.65x = 44,295,690,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295,690,847.94/237,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,642.05

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