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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,522.64, 327,786.55 and 135,546.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,522.64, 327,786.55 and 135,546.07 is: 187,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,522.64 : 327,786.55 = 135,546.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,522.64/327,786.55 = 135,546.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,522.64x = 327,786.55 × 135,546.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,522.64x = 44,430,177,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430,177,973.63/237,522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,056.60

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