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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,370.01, 327,608.75 and 135,428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,370.01, 327,608.75 and 135,428.72 is: 186,913.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,370.01 : 327,608.75 = 135,428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,370.01/327,608.75 = 135,428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,370.01x = 327,608.75 × 135,428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,370.01x = 44,367,632,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367,632,373.83/237,370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,913.39

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