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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,503.88, 327,748.92 and 135,527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,503.88, 327,748.92 and 135,527.46 is: 187,024.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,503.88 : 327,748.92 = 135,527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,503.88/327,748.92 = 135,527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,503.88x = 327,748.92 × 135,527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,503.88x = 44,418,978,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,418,978,645.34/237,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,024.22

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