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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,461.83, 327,716.08 and 135,463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,461.83, 327,716.08 and 135,463.89 is: 186,950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,461.83 : 327,716.08 = 135,463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,461.83/327,716.08 = 135,463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,461.83x = 327,716.08 × 135,463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,461.83x = 44,393,695,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,695,902.63/237,461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,950.87

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