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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,355.15, 327,541.95 and 135,413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,355.15, 327,541.95 and 135,413.61 is: 186,866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,355.15 : 327,541.95 = 135,413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,355.15/327,541.95 = 135,413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,355.15x = 327,541.95 × 135,413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,355.15x = 44,353,637,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,637,875.94/237,355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,866.13

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