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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,552.74, 327,828.06 and 135,576.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,552.74, 327,828.06 and 135,576.17 is: 187,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,552.74 : 327,828.06 = 135,576.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,552.74/327,828.06 = 135,576.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,552.74x = 327,828.06 × 135,576.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,552.74x = 44,445,672,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,672,793.33/237,552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,098.13

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