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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,620.16, 327,911.82 and 135,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,620.16, 327,911.82 and 135,651.24 is: 187,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,620.16 : 327,911.82 = 135,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,620.16/327,911.82 = 135,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,620.16x = 327,911.82 × 135,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,620.16x = 44,481,644,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,481,644,993.66/237,620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,196.43

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