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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,524.14, 327,788.62 and 135,547.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,524.14, 327,788.62 and 135,547.57 is: 187,058.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,524.14 : 327,788.62 = 135,547.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,524.14/327,788.62 = 135,547.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,524.14x = 327,788.62 × 135,547.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,524.14x = 44,430,950,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430,950,914.65/237,524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,058.68

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