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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,558, 327,835.32 and 135,581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,558, 327,835.32 and 135,581.42 is: 187,105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,558 : 327,835.32 = 135,581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,558/327,835.32 = 135,581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,558x = 327,835.32 × 135,581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,558x = 44,448,378,211.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,448,378,211.75/237,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,105.37

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