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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,076.72, 327,171.56 and 135,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,076.72, 327,171.56 and 135,100 is: 186,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,076.72 : 327,171.56 = 135,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,076.72/327,171.56 = 135,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,076.72x = 327,171.56 × 135,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,076.72x = 44,200,877,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,877,756/237,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,441.24

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