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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,544.28, 327,729.74 and 135,496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,544.28, 327,729.74 and 135,496.02 is: 186,938.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,544.28 : 327,729.74 = 135,496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,544.28/327,729.74 = 135,496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,544.28x = 327,729.74 × 135,496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,544.28x = 44,406,074,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406,074,728.15/237,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,938.10

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