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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,612.33, 327,914.06 and 135,654.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,612.33, 327,914.06 and 135,654.39 is: 187,208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,612.33 : 327,914.06 = 135,654.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,612.33/327,914.06 = 135,654.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,612.33x = 327,914.06 × 135,654.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,612.33x = 44,482,981,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,482,981,103.45/237,612.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,208.22

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