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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,547.36, 327,724.14 and 135,578.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,547.36, 327,724.14 and 135,578.49 is: 187,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,547.36 : 327,724.14 = 135,578.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,547.36/327,724.14 = 135,578.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,547.36x = 327,724.14 × 135,578.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,547.36x = 44,432,343,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,343,317.20/237,547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,046.25

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