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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,554.49, 327,830.48 and 135,577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,554.49, 327,830.48 and 135,577.92 is: 187,100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,554.49 : 327,830.48 = 135,577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,554.49/327,830.48 = 135,577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,554.49x = 327,830.48 × 135,577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,554.49x = 44,446,574,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,446,574,591.00/237,554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,100.55

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