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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,341.00, 327,465.80 and 135,329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,341.00, 327,465.80 and 135,329.25 is: 186,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,341.00 : 327,465.80 = 135,329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,341.00/327,465.80 = 135,329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,341.00x = 327,465.80 × 135,329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,341.00x = 44,315,702,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315,702,173.49/237,341.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,717.43

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