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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,068.68, 327,185.34 and 135,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,068.68, 327,185.34 and 135,131.32 is: 186,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,068.68 : 327,185.34 = 135,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,068.68/327,185.34 = 135,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,068.68x = 327,185.34 × 135,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,068.68x = 44,212,986,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,986,878.85/237,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,498.64

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