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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,031.02, 327,133.59 and 135,092.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,031.02, 327,133.59 and 135,092.91 is: 186,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,031.02 : 327,133.59 = 135,092.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,031.02/327,133.59 = 135,092.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,031.02x = 327,133.59 × 135,092.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,031.02x = 44,193,428,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193,428,631.85/237,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,445.76

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