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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,339.56, 327,536.52 and 135,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,339.56, 327,536.52 and 135,380 is: 186,828.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,339.56 : 327,536.52 = 135,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,339.56/327,536.52 = 135,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,339.56x = 327,536.52 × 135,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,339.56x = 44,341,894,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,894,077.60/237,339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,828.92

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