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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,425.34, 327,678.24 and 135,427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,425.34, 327,678.24 and 135,427.42 is: 186,907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,425.34 : 327,678.24 = 135,427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,425.34/327,678.24 = 135,427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,425.34x = 327,678.24 × 135,427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,425.34x = 44,376,618,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,618,294.77/237,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,907.67

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