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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,371.01, 327,610.13 and 135,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,371.01, 327,610.13 and 135,429.72 is: 186,914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,371.01 : 327,610.13 = 135,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,371.01/327,610.13 = 135,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,371.01x = 327,610.13 × 135,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,371.01x = 44,368,148,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,148,175.06/237,371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,914.77

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