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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,518.78, 327,694.55 and 135,470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,518.78, 327,694.55 and 135,470.52 is: 186,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,518.78 : 327,694.55 = 135,470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,518.78/327,694.55 = 135,470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,518.78x = 327,694.55 × 135,470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,518.78x = 44,392,950,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392,950,412.31/237,518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,902.91

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