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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,172.50, 327,315.81 and 135,200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,172.50, 327,315.81 and 135,200.39 is: 186,586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,172.50 : 327,315.81 = 135,200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,172.50/327,315.81 = 135,200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,172.50x = 327,315.81 × 135,200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,172.50x = 44,253,225,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253,225,165.17/237,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,586.66

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