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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,623.93, 327,908.49 and 135,645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,623.93, 327,908.49 and 135,645.34 is: 187,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,623.93 : 327,908.49 = 135,645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,623.93/327,908.49 = 135,645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,623.93x = 327,908.49 × 135,645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,623.93x = 44,479,258,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,258,614.94/237,623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,183.41

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