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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,368.83, 327,544.61 and 135,386.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,368.83, 327,544.61 and 135,386.59 is: 186,819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,368.83 : 327,544.61 = 135,386.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,368.83/327,544.61 = 135,386.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,368.83x = 327,544.61 × 135,386.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,368.83x = 44,345,147,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345,147,700.68/237,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,819.59

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