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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.89, 327,437.96 and 135,284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.89, 327,437.96 and 135,284.75 is: 186,646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.89 : 327,437.96 = 135,284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.89/327,437.96 = 135,284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.89x = 327,437.96 × 135,284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.89x = 44,297,362,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297,362,559.11/237,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,646.54

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