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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,173.51, 327,317.20 and 135,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,173.51, 327,317.20 and 135,201.40 is: 186,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,173.51 : 327,317.20 = 135,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,173.51/327,317.20 = 135,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,173.51x = 327,317.20 × 135,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,173.51x = 44,253,742,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253,742,047.49/237,173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,588.05

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