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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,547.22, 327,820.37 and 135,570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,547.22, 327,820.37 and 135,570.65 is: 187,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,547.22 : 327,820.37 = 135,570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,547.22/327,820.37 = 135,570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,547.22x = 327,820.37 × 135,570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,547.22x = 44,442,818,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442,818,327.19/237,547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,090.46

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