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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,019.29, 327,006.50 and 134,972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,019.29, 327,006.50 and 134,972.39 is: 186,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,019.29 : 327,006.50 = 134,972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,019.29/327,006.50 = 134,972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,019.29x = 327,006.50 × 134,972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,019.29x = 44,136,847,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,847,695.59/237,019.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,216.27

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