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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,048.96, 327,127.68 and 135,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,048.96, 327,127.68 and 135,071.52 is: 186,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,048.96 : 327,127.68 = 135,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,048.96/327,127.68 = 135,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,048.96x = 327,127.68 × 135,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,048.96x = 44,185,632,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,185,632,971.67/237,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,398.76

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