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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,031.92, 327,092.58 and 135,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,031.92, 327,092.58 and 135,081.27 is: 186,405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,031.92 : 327,092.58 = 135,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,031.92/327,092.58 = 135,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,031.92x = 327,092.58 × 135,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,031.92x = 44,184,081,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,184,081,113.98/237,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,405.62

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