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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,074.22, 327,168.11 and 135,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,074.22, 327,168.11 and 135,097.50 is: 186,437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,074.22 : 327,168.11 = 135,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,074.22/327,168.11 = 135,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,074.22x = 327,168.11 × 135,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,074.22x = 44,199,593,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,593,065.24/237,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,437.79

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