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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,518.98, 327,694.92 and 135,471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,518.98, 327,694.92 and 135,471.10 is: 186,903.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,518.98 : 327,694.92 = 135,471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,518.98/327,694.92 = 135,471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,518.98x = 327,694.92 × 135,471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,518.98x = 44,393,191,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,191,276.81/237,518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,903.76

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