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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,173.01, 327,316.51 and 135,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,173.01, 327,316.51 and 135,200.90 is: 186,587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,173.01 : 327,316.51 = 135,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,173.01/327,316.51 = 135,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,173.01x = 327,316.51 × 135,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,173.01x = 44,253,485,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253,485,100.28/237,173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,587.36

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