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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,080.72, 327,177.10 and 135,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,080.72, 327,177.10 and 135,104 is: 186,446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,080.72 : 327,177.10 = 135,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,080.72/327,177.10 = 135,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,080.72x = 327,177.10 × 135,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,080.72x = 44,202,934,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,202,934,918.40/237,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,446.77

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