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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,077.28, 327,156.21 and 135,124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,077.28, 327,156.21 and 135,124.83 is: 186,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,077.28 : 327,156.21 = 135,124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,077.28/327,156.21 = 135,124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,077.28x = 327,156.21 × 135,124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,077.28x = 44,206,927,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,206,927,259.69/237,077.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,466.32

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