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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,036.20, 327,110.26 and 135,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,036.20, 327,110.26 and 135,057.20 is: 186,379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,036.20 : 327,110.26 = 135,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,036.20/327,110.26 = 135,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,036.20x = 327,110.26 × 135,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,036.20x = 44,178,595,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,595,806.87/237,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,379.11

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