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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,517.98, 327,693.54 and 135,470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,517.98, 327,693.54 and 135,470.10 is: 186,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,517.98 : 327,693.54 = 135,470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,517.98/327,693.54 = 135,470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,517.98x = 327,693.54 × 135,470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,517.98x = 44,392,676,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392,676,633.15/237,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,902.38

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