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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,055.92, 327,157.32 and 135,112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,055.92, 327,157.32 and 135,112.56 is: 186,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,055.92 : 327,157.32 = 135,112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,055.92/327,157.32 = 135,112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,055.92x = 327,157.32 × 135,112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,055.92x = 44,203,063,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,203,063,027.94/237,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,466.82

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