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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,045.40, 327,187.16 and 135,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,045.40, 327,187.16 and 135,124.52 is: 186,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,045.40 : 327,187.16 = 135,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,045.40/327,187.16 = 135,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,045.40x = 327,187.16 × 135,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,045.40x = 44,211,007,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,007,945.16/237,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,508.61

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