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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,127.95, 327,245.00 and 135,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,127.95, 327,245.00 and 135,168.80 is: 186,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,127.95 : 327,245.00 = 135,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,127.95/327,245.00 = 135,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,127.95x = 327,245.00 × 135,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,127.95x = 44,233,311,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233,311,643.93/237,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,537.74

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