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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,521.39, 327,784.82 and 135,544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,521.39, 327,784.82 and 135,544.82 is: 187,054.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,521.39 : 327,784.82 = 135,544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,521.39/327,784.82 = 135,544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,521.39x = 327,784.82 × 135,544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,521.39x = 44,429,532,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,532,108.98/237,521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,054.87

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