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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,520.78, 327,697.30 and 135,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,520.78, 327,697.30 and 135,472.52 is: 186,905.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,520.78 : 327,697.30 = 135,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,520.78/327,697.30 = 135,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,520.78x = 327,697.30 × 135,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,520.78x = 44,393,979,028.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,979,028.20/237,520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,905.66

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