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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,340.62, 327,465.29 and 135,328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,340.62, 327,465.29 and 135,328.88 is: 186,716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,340.62 : 327,465.29 = 135,328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,340.62/327,465.29 = 135,328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,340.62x = 327,465.29 × 135,328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,340.62x = 44,315,511,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315,511,076.59/237,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,716.93

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