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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,053.02, 327,070.12 and 135,076.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,053.02, 327,070.12 and 135,076.30 is: 186,369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,053.02 : 327,070.12 = 135,076.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,053.02/327,070.12 = 135,076.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,053.02x = 327,070.12 × 135,076.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,053.02x = 44,179,421,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179,421,650.16/237,053.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,369.37

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