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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,524.22, 327,777.12 and 135,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,524.22, 327,777.12 and 135,547.80 is: 187,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,524.22 : 327,777.12 = 135,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,524.22/327,777.12 = 135,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,524.22x = 327,777.12 × 135,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,524.22x = 44,429,467,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,467,506.34/237,524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,052.37

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