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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,018.58, 327,107.42 and 135,057.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,018.58, 327,107.42 and 135,057.90 is: 186,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,018.58 : 327,107.42 = 135,057.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,018.58/327,107.42 = 135,057.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,018.58x = 327,107.42 × 135,057.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,018.58x = 44,178,441,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,441,219.62/237,018.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,392.31

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