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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,546.67, 327,723.19 and 135,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,546.67, 327,723.19 and 135,577.80 is: 187,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,546.67 : 327,723.19 = 135,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,546.67/327,723.19 = 135,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,546.67x = 327,723.19 × 135,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,546.67x = 44,431,989,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,431,989,109.18/237,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,045.30

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