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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,135.51, 327,238.71 and 135,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,135.51, 327,238.71 and 135,193.80 is: 186,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,135.51 : 327,238.71 = 135,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,135.51/327,238.71 = 135,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,135.51x = 327,238.71 × 135,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,135.51x = 44,240,643,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240,643,075.80/237,135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,562.71

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