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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,185.16, 327,323.28 and 135,208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,185.16, 327,323.28 and 135,208.78 is: 186,592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,185.16 : 327,323.28 = 135,208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,185.16/327,323.28 = 135,208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,185.16x = 327,323.28 × 135,208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,185.16x = 44,256,981,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256,981,354.40/237,185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,592.54

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