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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,350.72, 327,541.40 and 135,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,350.72, 327,541.40 and 135,373.54 is: 186,814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,350.72 : 327,541.40 = 135,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,350.72/327,541.40 = 135,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,350.72x = 327,541.40 × 135,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,350.72x = 44,340,438,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,340,438,814.56/237,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,814.01

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