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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,356, 327,587.92 and 135,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,356, 327,587.92 and 135,381.68 is: 186,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,356 : 327,587.92 = 135,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,356/327,587.92 = 135,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,356x = 327,587.92 × 135,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,356x = 44,349,402,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,349,402,957.31/237,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,847.62

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