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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,166.92, 327,290.40 and 133,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,166.92, 327,290.40 and 133,802.28 is: 184,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,166.92 : 327,290.40 = 133,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,166.92/327,290.40 = 133,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,166.92x = 327,290.40 × 133,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,166.92x = 43,792,201,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,792,201,742.11/237,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,647.17

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