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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,404.35, 327,636.72 and 135,406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,404.35, 327,636.72 and 135,406.43 is: 186,871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,404.35 : 327,636.72 = 135,406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,404.35/327,636.72 = 135,406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,404.35x = 327,636.72 × 135,406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,404.35x = 44,364,116,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364,116,953.93/237,404.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,871.54

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