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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,147.94, 327,273.24 and 135,189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,147.94, 327,273.24 and 135,189.46 is: 186,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,147.94 : 327,273.24 = 135,189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,147.94/327,273.24 = 135,189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,147.94x = 327,273.24 × 135,189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,147.94x = 44,243,892,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243,892,588.05/237,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,566.63

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