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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,075.06, 327,160.43 and 135,106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,075.06, 327,160.43 and 135,106.59 is: 186,445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,075.06 : 327,160.43 = 135,106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,075.06/327,160.43 = 135,106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,075.06x = 327,160.43 × 135,106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,075.06x = 44,201,530,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201,530,080.23/237,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,445.30

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