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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,075.81, 327,161.47 and 135,107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,075.81, 327,161.47 and 135,107.34 is: 186,446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,075.81 : 327,161.47 = 135,107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,075.81/327,161.47 = 135,107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,075.81x = 327,161.47 × 135,107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,075.81x = 44,201,915,962.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201,915,962.19/237,075.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,446.34

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