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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,552.49, 327,827.72 and 135,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,552.49, 327,827.72 and 135,575.92 is: 187,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,552.49 : 327,827.72 = 135,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,552.49/327,827.72 = 135,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,552.49x = 327,827.72 × 135,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,552.49x = 44,445,544,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,544,062.62/237,552.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,097.78

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