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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,419.10, 327,669.54 and 135,421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,419.10, 327,669.54 and 135,421.13 is: 186,898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,419.10 : 327,669.54 = 135,421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,419.10/327,669.54 = 135,421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,419.10x = 327,669.54 × 135,421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,419.10x = 44,373,379,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373,379,684.72/237,419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,898.95

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