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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,341.43, 327,524.58 and 135,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,341.43, 327,524.58 and 135,364.50 is: 186,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,341.43 : 327,524.58 = 135,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,341.43/327,524.58 = 135,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,341.43x = 327,524.58 × 135,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,341.43x = 44,335,201,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,201,009.41/237,341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,799.25

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