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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,523.45, 327,787.66 and 135,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,523.45, 327,787.66 and 135,546.88 is: 187,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,523.45 : 327,787.66 = 135,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,523.45/327,787.66 = 135,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,523.45x = 327,787.66 × 135,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,523.45x = 44,430,594,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430,594,615.50/237,523.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,057.72

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