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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,034.92, 327,096.72 and 135,084.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,034.92, 327,096.72 and 135,084.27 is: 186,409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,034.92 : 327,096.72 = 135,084.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,034.92/327,096.72 = 135,084.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,034.92x = 327,096.72 × 135,084.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,034.92x = 44,185,621,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,185,621,640.59/237,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,409.76

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