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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,518.63, 327,772.41 and 135,576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,518.63, 327,772.41 and 135,576.42 is: 187,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,518.63 : 327,772.41 = 135,576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,518.63/327,772.41 = 135,576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,518.63x = 327,772.41 × 135,576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,518.63x = 44,438,208,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438,208,185.01/237,518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,093.57

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