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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,079.80, 327,166.98 and 135,111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,079.80, 327,166.98 and 135,111.33 is: 186,451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,079.80 : 327,166.98 = 135,111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,079.80/327,166.98 = 135,111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,079.80x = 327,166.98 × 135,111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,079.80x = 44,203,965,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,203,965,799.88/237,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,451.84

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