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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,134.13, 327,236.81 and 135,192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,134.13, 327,236.81 and 135,192.42 is: 186,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,134.13 : 327,236.81 = 135,192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,134.13/327,236.81 = 135,192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,134.13x = 327,236.81 × 135,192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,134.13x = 44,239,936,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,936,721.70/237,134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,560.82

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