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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.71, 327,673.23 and 135,423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.71, 327,673.23 and 135,423.81 is: 186,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.71 : 327,673.23 = 135,423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.71/327,673.23 = 135,423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.71x = 327,673.23 × 135,423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.71x = 44,374,757,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,757,241.61/237,421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,902.69

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