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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,550.74, 327,825.30 and 135,574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,550.74, 327,825.30 and 135,574.17 is: 187,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,550.74 : 327,825.30 = 135,574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,550.74/327,825.30 = 135,574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,550.74x = 327,825.30 × 135,574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,550.74x = 44,444,642,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444,642,952.50/237,550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,095.37

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