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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,362.40, 327,579.66 and 135,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,362.40, 327,579.66 and 135,392.04 is: 186,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,362.40 : 327,579.66 = 135,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,362.40/327,579.66 = 135,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,362.40x = 327,579.66 × 135,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,362.40x = 44,351,678,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,351,678,429.91/237,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,852.17

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