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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,524.87, 327,767.46 and 135,526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,524.87, 327,767.46 and 135,526.43 is: 187,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,524.87 : 327,767.46 = 135,526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,524.87/327,767.46 = 135,526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,524.87x = 327,767.46 × 135,526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,524.87x = 44,421,153,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,153,723.97/237,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,016.85

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