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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,405.38, 327,637.61 and 135,433.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,405.38, 327,637.61 and 135,433.09 is: 186,908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,405.38 : 327,637.61 = 135,433.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,405.38/327,637.61 = 135,433.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,405.38x = 327,637.61 × 135,433.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,405.38x = 44,372,973,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372,973,922.51/237,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,908.04

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