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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,521.95, 327,785.59 and 135,545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,521.95, 327,785.59 and 135,545.38 is: 187,055.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,521.95 : 327,785.59 = 135,545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,521.95/327,785.59 = 135,545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,521.95x = 327,785.59 × 135,545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,521.95x = 44,429,820,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,820,716.15/237,521.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,055.65

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