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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,345.56, 327,538.90 and 135,376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,345.56, 327,538.90 and 135,376.18 is: 186,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,345.56 : 327,538.90 = 135,376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,345.56/327,538.90 = 135,376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,345.56x = 327,538.90 × 135,376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,345.56x = 44,340,965,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,340,965,083.40/237,345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,820.28

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