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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,341.82, 327,466.92 and 135,330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,341.82, 327,466.92 and 135,330.07 is: 186,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,341.82 : 327,466.92 = 135,330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,341.82/327,466.92 = 135,330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,341.82x = 327,466.92 × 135,330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,341.82x = 44,316,121,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316,121,206.28/237,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,718.55

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