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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,356.15, 327,543.33 and 135,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,356.15, 327,543.33 and 135,414.61 is: 186,867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,356.15 : 327,543.33 = 135,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,356.15/327,543.33 = 135,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,356.15x = 327,543.33 × 135,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,356.15x = 44,354,152,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354,152,290.05/237,356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,867.51

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