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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,558.45, 327,835.95 and 135,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,558.45, 327,835.95 and 135,581.86 is: 187,105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,558.45 : 327,835.95 = 135,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,558.45/327,835.95 = 135,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,558.45x = 327,835.95 × 135,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,558.45x = 44,448,607,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,448,607,236.52/237,558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,105.99

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