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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,521.45, 327,784.90 and 135,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,521.45, 327,784.90 and 135,544.88 is: 187,054.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,521.45 : 327,784.90 = 135,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,521.45/327,784.90 = 135,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,521.45x = 327,784.90 × 135,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,521.45x = 44,429,563,297.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,563,297.39/237,521.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,054.96

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