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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,520.51, 327,774.99 and 135,578.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,520.51, 327,774.99 and 135,578.30 is: 187,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,520.51 : 327,774.99 = 135,578.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,520.51/327,774.99 = 135,578.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,520.51x = 327,774.99 × 135,578.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,520.51x = 44,439,174,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,174,287.84/237,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,096.16

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