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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,139.44, 327,261.54 and 135,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,139.44, 327,261.54 and 135,180.96 is: 186,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,139.44 : 327,261.54 = 135,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,139.44/327,261.54 = 135,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,139.44x = 327,261.54 × 135,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,139.44x = 44,239,529,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,529,148.28/237,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,554.92

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