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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,047.80, 327,156.06 and 135,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,047.80, 327,156.06 and 135,109.90 is: 186,468.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,047.80 : 327,156.06 = 135,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,047.80/327,156.06 = 135,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,047.80x = 327,156.06 × 135,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,047.80x = 44,202,022,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,202,022,550.99/237,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,468.82

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