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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,424.20, 327,676.71 and 135,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,424.20, 327,676.71 and 135,426.30 is: 186,906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,424.20 : 327,676.71 = 135,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,424.20/327,676.71 = 135,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,424.20x = 327,676.71 × 135,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,424.20x = 44,376,044,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,044,431.47/237,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,906.16

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