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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,073.81, 327,158.71 and 135,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,073.81, 327,158.71 and 135,105.34 is: 186,443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,073.81 : 327,158.71 = 135,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,073.81/327,158.71 = 135,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,073.81x = 327,158.71 × 135,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,073.81x = 44,200,887,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,887,592.85/237,073.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,443.57

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