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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,469.55, 327,739.10 and 135,471.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,469.55, 327,739.10 and 135,471.51 is: 186,968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,469.55 : 327,739.10 = 135,471.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,469.55/327,739.10 = 135,471.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,469.55x = 327,739.10 × 135,471.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,469.55x = 44,399,310,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,310,085.68/237,469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,968.44

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