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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,059.11, 327,151.88 and 133,728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,059.11, 327,151.88 and 133,728.02 is: 184,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,059.11 : 327,151.88 = 133,728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,059.11/327,151.88 = 133,728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,059.11x = 327,151.88 × 133,728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,059.11x = 43,749,372,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,749,372,575.58/237,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,550.48

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