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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,436.32, 327,659.04 and 135,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,436.32, 327,659.04 and 135,459.12 is: 186,931.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,436.32 : 327,659.04 = 135,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,436.32/327,659.04 = 135,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,436.32x = 327,659.04 × 135,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,436.32x = 44,384,405,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,384,405,218.44/237,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,931.83

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