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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,622.93, 327,907.11 and 135,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,622.93, 327,907.11 and 135,644.34 is: 187,182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,622.93 : 327,907.11 = 135,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,622.93/327,907.11 = 135,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,622.93x = 327,907.11 × 135,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,622.93x = 44,478,743,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,478,743,517.26/237,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,182.03

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