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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,408.50, 327,622.86 and 135,433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,408.50, 327,622.86 and 135,433.79 is: 186,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,408.50 : 327,622.86 = 135,433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,408.50/327,622.86 = 135,433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,408.50x = 327,622.86 × 135,433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,408.50x = 44,371,205,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,371,205,210.91/237,408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,898.13

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