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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,355.90, 327,542.98 and 135,414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,355.90, 327,542.98 and 135,414.36 is: 186,867.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,355.90 : 327,542.98 = 135,414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,355.90/327,542.98 = 135,414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,355.90x = 327,542.98 × 135,414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,355.90x = 44,354,023,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354,023,009.19/237,355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,867.16

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