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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,073.33, 327,166.89 and 135,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,073.33, 327,166.89 and 135,096.60 is: 186,436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,073.33 : 327,166.89 = 135,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,073.33/327,166.89 = 135,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,073.33x = 327,166.89 × 135,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,073.33x = 44,199,135,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,135,191.84/237,073.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,436.56

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