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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,068.96, 327,155.28 and 135,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,068.96, 327,155.28 and 135,091.52 is: 186,426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,068.96 : 327,155.28 = 135,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,068.96/327,155.28 = 135,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,068.96x = 327,155.28 × 135,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,068.96x = 44,195,904,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195,904,051.23/237,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,426.36

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