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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,342.62, 327,468.04 and 135,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,342.62, 327,468.04 and 135,330.88 is: 186,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,342.62 : 327,468.04 = 135,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,342.62/327,468.04 = 135,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,342.62x = 327,468.04 × 135,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,342.62x = 44,316,538,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316,538,025.08/237,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,719.68

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