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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,405.96, 327,651.43 and 135,408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,405.96, 327,651.43 and 135,408.05 is: 186,880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,405.96 : 327,651.43 = 135,408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,405.96/327,651.43 = 135,408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,405.96x = 327,651.43 × 135,408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,405.96x = 44,366,642,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366,642,564.86/237,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,880.91

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