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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,521.49, 327,775.77 and 135,578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,521.49, 327,775.77 and 135,578.58 is: 187,096.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,521.49 : 327,775.77 = 135,578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,521.49/327,775.77 = 135,578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,521.49x = 327,775.77 × 135,578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,521.49x = 44,439,373,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,373,455.01/237,521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,096.22

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