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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,508.48, 327,758.40 and 135,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,508.48, 327,758.40 and 135,531.20 is: 187,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,508.48 : 327,758.40 = 135,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,508.48/327,758.40 = 135,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,508.48x = 327,758.40 × 135,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,508.48x = 44,421,489,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,489,262.08/237,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,031.17

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