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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,354.40, 327,540.91 and 135,412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,354.40, 327,540.91 and 135,412.86 is: 186,865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,354.40 : 327,540.91 = 135,412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,354.40/327,540.91 = 135,412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,354.40x = 327,540.91 × 135,412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,354.40x = 44,353,251,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,251,390.10/237,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,865.09

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