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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,341.12, 327,465.98 and 135,329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,341.12, 327,465.98 and 135,329.39 is: 186,717.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,341.12 : 327,465.98 = 135,329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,341.12/327,465.98 = 135,329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,341.12x = 327,465.98 × 135,329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,341.12x = 44,315,769,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315,769,005.18/237,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,717.62

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