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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,015.92, 327,102.12 and 135,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,015.92, 327,102.12 and 135,072.56 is: 186,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,015.92 : 327,102.12 = 135,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,015.92/327,102.12 = 135,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,015.92x = 327,102.12 × 135,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,015.92x = 44,182,520,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182,520,729.83/237,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,411.62

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