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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,001.84, 327,082.80 and 135,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,001.84, 327,082.80 and 135,058.48 is: 186,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,001.84 : 327,082.80 = 135,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,001.84/327,082.80 = 135,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,001.84x = 327,082.80 × 135,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,001.84x = 44,175,305,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,175,305,802.14/237,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,392.25

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