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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,354.90, 327,541.61 and 135,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,354.90, 327,541.61 and 135,413.36 is: 186,865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,354.90 : 327,541.61 = 135,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,354.90/327,541.61 = 135,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,354.90x = 327,541.61 × 135,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,354.90x = 44,353,509,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,509,272.84/237,354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,865.78

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