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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.35, 327,672.65 and 135,423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.35, 327,672.65 and 135,423.39 is: 186,902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.35 : 327,672.65 = 135,423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.35/327,672.65 = 135,423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.35x = 327,672.65 × 135,423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.35x = 44,374,540,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,540,396.17/237,421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,902.06

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