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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,167.88, 327,299.76 and 135,208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,167.88, 327,299.76 and 135,208.42 is: 186,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,167.88 : 327,299.76 = 135,208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,167.88/327,299.76 = 135,208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,167.88x = 327,299.76 × 135,208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,167.88x = 44,253,683,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253,683,415.98/237,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,592.23

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