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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,534.42, 327,706.31 and 135,565.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,534.42, 327,706.31 and 135,565.55 is: 187,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,534.42 : 327,706.31 = 135,565.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,534.42/327,706.31 = 135,565.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,534.42x = 327,706.31 × 135,565.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,534.42x = 44,425,685,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,425,685,320.35/237,534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,028.41

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