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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,543.55, 327,792.36 and 135,566.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,543.55, 327,792.36 and 135,566.17 is: 187,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,543.55 : 327,792.36 = 135,566.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,543.55/327,792.36 = 135,566.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,543.55x = 327,792.36 × 135,566.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,543.55x = 44,437,554,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,554,800.46/237,543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,071.19

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