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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,173.12, 327,306.70 and 135,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,173.12, 327,306.70 and 135,196.76 is: 186,575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,173.12 : 327,306.70 = 135,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,173.12/327,306.70 = 135,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,173.12x = 327,306.70 × 135,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,173.12x = 44,250,805,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250,805,366.29/237,173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,575.97

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