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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,188.92, 327,284.98 and 135,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,188.92, 327,284.98 and 135,223.24 is: 186,587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,188.92 : 327,284.98 = 135,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,188.92/327,284.98 = 135,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,188.92x = 327,284.98 × 135,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,188.92x = 44,256,535,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256,535,398.94/237,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,587.70

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