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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,423.20, 327,675.33 and 135,425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,423.20, 327,675.33 and 135,425.30 is: 186,904.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,423.20 : 327,675.33 = 135,425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,423.20/327,675.33 = 135,425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,423.20x = 327,675.33 × 135,425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,423.20x = 44,375,528,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,528,229.47/237,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,904.77

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