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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,522.45, 327,786.28 and 135,545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,522.45, 327,786.28 and 135,545.88 is: 187,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,522.45 : 327,786.28 = 135,545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,522.45/327,786.28 = 135,545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,522.45x = 327,786.28 × 135,545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,522.45x = 44,430,079,774.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430,079,774.53/237,522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,056.34

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