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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,510.88, 327,758.58 and 135,534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,510.88, 327,758.58 and 135,534.46 is: 187,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,510.88 : 327,758.58 = 135,534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,510.88/327,758.58 = 135,534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,510.88x = 327,758.58 × 135,534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,510.88x = 44,422,582,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,582,150.67/237,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,033.88

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