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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,069.68, 327,186.72 and 135,132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,069.68, 327,186.72 and 135,132.32 is: 186,500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,069.68 : 327,186.72 = 135,132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,069.68/327,186.72 = 135,132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,069.68x = 327,186.72 × 135,132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,069.68x = 44,213,500,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,213,500,546.79/237,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,500.02

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