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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,125.70, 327,241.89 and 135,166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,125.70, 327,241.89 and 135,166.55 is: 186,534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,125.70 : 327,241.89 = 135,166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,125.70/327,241.89 = 135,166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,125.70x = 327,241.89 × 135,166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,125.70x = 44,232,155,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,232,155,650.57/237,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,534.63

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