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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,051.74, 327,068.36 and 135,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,051.74, 327,068.36 and 135,075.02 is: 186,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,051.74 : 327,068.36 = 135,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,051.74/327,068.36 = 135,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,051.74x = 327,068.36 × 135,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,051.74x = 44,178,764,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,764,004.16/237,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,367.60

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