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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,424.70, 327,677.38 and 135,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,424.70, 327,677.38 and 135,426.80 is: 186,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,424.70 : 327,677.38 = 135,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,424.70/327,677.38 = 135,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,424.70x = 327,677.38 × 135,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,424.70x = 44,376,299,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,299,005.78/237,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,906.83

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