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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,506.88, 327,753.06 and 135,530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,506.88, 327,753.06 and 135,530.46 is: 187,028.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,506.88 : 327,753.06 = 135,530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,506.88/327,753.06 = 135,530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,506.88x = 327,753.06 × 135,530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,506.88x = 44,420,522,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,420,522,988.21/237,506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,028.36

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