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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,466.20, 327,740.40 and 135,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,466.20, 327,740.40 and 135,491.52 is: 186,999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,466.20 : 327,740.40 = 135,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,466.20/327,740.40 = 135,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,466.20x = 327,740.40 × 135,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,466.20x = 44,406,044,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406,044,961.41/237,466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,999.43

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