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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,177.29, 327,312.42 and 135,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,177.29, 327,312.42 and 135,200.89 is: 186,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,177.29 : 327,312.42 = 135,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,177.29/327,312.42 = 135,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,177.29x = 327,312.42 × 135,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,177.29x = 44,252,930,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,252,930,394.19/237,177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,581.65

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