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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,526.35, 327,791.68 and 135,549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,526.35, 327,791.68 and 135,549.78 is: 187,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,526.35 : 327,791.68 = 135,549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,526.35/327,791.68 = 135,549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,526.35x = 327,791.68 × 135,549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,526.35x = 44,432,090,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,090,385.57/237,526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,061.73

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