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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,173, 327,316.50 and 135,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,173, 327,316.50 and 135,200.89 is: 186,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,173 : 327,316.50 = 135,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,173/327,316.50 = 135,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,173x = 327,316.50 × 135,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,173x = 44,253,482,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253,482,111.69/237,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,587.35

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