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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,118.15, 327,214.94 and 135,176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,118.15, 327,214.94 and 135,176.46 is: 186,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,118.15 : 327,214.94 = 135,176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,118.15/327,214.94 = 135,176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,118.15x = 327,214.94 × 135,176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,118.15x = 44,231,757,946.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231,757,946.33/237,118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,538.90

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