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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,070.68, 327,188.10 and 135,133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,070.68, 327,188.10 and 135,133.32 is: 186,501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,070.68 : 327,188.10 = 135,133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,070.68/327,188.10 = 135,133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,070.68x = 327,188.10 × 135,133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,070.68x = 44,214,014,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,214,014,217.49/237,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,501.40

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