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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,522.14, 327,785.86 and 135,545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,522.14, 327,785.86 and 135,545.57 is: 187,055.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,522.14 : 327,785.86 = 135,545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,522.14/327,785.86 = 135,545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,522.14x = 327,785.86 × 135,545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,522.14x = 44,429,920,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,920,553.91/237,522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,055.91

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