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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,462.83, 327,717.46 and 135,464.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,462.83, 327,717.46 and 135,464.89 is: 186,952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,462.83 : 327,717.46 = 135,464.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,462.83/327,717.46 = 135,464.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,462.83x = 327,717.46 × 135,464.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,462.83x = 44,394,209,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,209,669.98/237,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,952.25

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