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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,133.45, 327,227.85 and 135,156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,133.45, 327,227.85 and 135,156.37 is: 186,506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,133.45 : 327,227.85 = 135,156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,133.45/327,227.85 = 135,156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,133.45x = 327,227.85 × 135,156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,133.45x = 44,226,928,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,226,928,368.90/237,133.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,506.49

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