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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,342.43, 327,525.96 and 135,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,342.43, 327,525.96 and 135,365.50 is: 186,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,342.43 : 327,525.96 = 135,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,342.43/327,525.96 = 135,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,342.43x = 327,525.96 × 135,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,342.43x = 44,335,715,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,715,338.38/237,342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,800.63

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