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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,351.40, 327,538.44 and 135,374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,351.40, 327,538.44 and 135,374.56 is: 186,813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,351.40 : 327,538.44 = 135,374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,351.40/327,538.44 = 135,374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,351.40x = 327,538.44 × 135,374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,351.40x = 44,340,372,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,340,372,198.09/237,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,813.19

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