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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,040.20, 327,115.78 and 135,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,040.20, 327,115.78 and 135,061.20 is: 186,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,040.20 : 327,115.78 = 135,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,040.20/327,115.78 = 135,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,040.20x = 327,115.78 × 135,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,040.20x = 44,180,649,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,649,785.74/237,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,384.63

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