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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.92, 327,504.38 and 135,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.92, 327,504.38 and 135,363.73 is: 186,792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.92 : 327,504.38 = 135,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.92/327,504.38 = 135,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.92x = 327,504.38 × 135,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.92x = 44,332,212,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332,212,972.56/237,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,792.57

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