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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,352.71, 327,538.59 and 135,411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,352.71, 327,538.59 and 135,411.17 is: 186,862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,352.71 : 327,538.59 = 135,411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,352.71/327,538.59 = 135,411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,352.71x = 327,538.59 × 135,411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,352.71x = 44,352,382,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352,382,467.77/237,352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,862.76

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