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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,060.96, 327,144.24 and 135,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,060.96, 327,144.24 and 135,083.52 is: 186,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,060.96 : 327,144.24 = 135,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,060.96/327,144.24 = 135,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,060.96x = 327,144.24 × 135,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,060.96x = 44,191,795,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,191,795,486.92/237,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,415.32

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