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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,497.52, 327,738.52 and 135,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,497.52, 327,738.52 and 135,528.60 is: 187,024.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,497.52 : 327,738.52 = 135,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,497.52/327,738.52 = 135,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,497.52x = 327,738.52 × 135,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,497.52x = 44,417,942,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417,942,781.67/237,497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,024.87

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