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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,075.22, 327,169.49 and 135,098.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,075.22, 327,169.49 and 135,098.50 is: 186,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,075.22 : 327,169.49 = 135,098.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,075.22/327,169.49 = 135,098.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,075.22x = 327,169.49 × 135,098.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,075.22x = 44,200,107,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,107,344.77/237,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,439.17

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