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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,061.92, 327,133.92 and 135,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,061.92, 327,133.92 and 135,111.36 is: 186,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,061.92 : 327,133.92 = 135,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,061.92/327,133.92 = 135,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,061.92x = 327,133.92 × 135,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,061.92x = 44,199,508,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,508,833.33/237,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,447.11

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