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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,417.04, 327,634.59 and 135,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,417.04, 327,634.59 and 135,442.30 is: 186,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,417.04 : 327,634.59 = 135,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,417.04/327,634.59 = 135,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,417.04x = 327,634.59 × 135,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,417.04x = 44,375,582,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,582,429.16/237,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,909.85

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