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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,149.94, 327,276 and 135,191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,149.94, 327,276 and 135,191.46 is: 186,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,149.94 : 327,276 = 135,191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,149.94/327,276 = 135,191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,149.94x = 327,276 × 135,191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,149.94x = 44,244,920,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,244,920,262.96/237,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,569.39

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