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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,418.04, 327,635.97 and 135,443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,418.04, 327,635.97 and 135,443.30 is: 186,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,418.04 : 327,635.97 = 135,443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,418.04/327,635.97 = 135,443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,418.04x = 327,635.97 × 135,443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,418.04x = 44,376,096,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,096,975.50/237,418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,911.23

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