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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,404.88, 327,636.93 and 135,432.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,404.88, 327,636.93 and 135,432.59 is: 186,907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,404.88 : 327,636.93 = 135,432.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,404.88/327,636.93 = 135,432.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,404.88x = 327,636.93 × 135,432.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,404.88x = 44,372,716,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372,716,371.36/237,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,907.35

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