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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,511.88, 327,759.96 and 135,535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,511.88, 327,759.96 and 135,535.46 is: 187,035.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,511.88 : 327,759.96 = 135,535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,511.88/327,759.96 = 135,535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,511.88x = 327,759.96 × 135,535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,511.88x = 44,423,096,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,096,948.18/237,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,035.26

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