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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,130.20, 327,248.10 and 135,171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,130.20, 327,248.10 and 135,171.05 is: 186,540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,130.20 : 327,248.10 = 135,171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,130.20/327,248.10 = 135,171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,130.20x = 327,248.10 × 135,171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,130.20x = 44,234,467,651.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,234,467,651.26/237,130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,540.84

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