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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,439.98, 327,676 and 135,482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,439.98, 327,676 and 135,482.04 is: 186,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,439.98 : 327,676 = 135,482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,439.98/327,676 = 135,482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,439.98x = 327,676 × 135,482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,439.98x = 44,394,212,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,212,939.04/237,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,970.25

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