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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,346.56, 327,540.28 and 135,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,346.56, 327,540.28 and 135,377.18 is: 186,821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,346.56 : 327,540.28 = 135,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,346.56/327,540.28 = 135,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,346.56x = 327,540.28 × 135,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,346.56x = 44,341,479,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,479,442.81/237,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,821.66

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