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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,561.45, 327,840.09 and 135,584.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,561.45, 327,840.09 and 135,584.87 is: 187,110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,561.45 : 327,840.09 = 135,584.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,561.45/327,840.09 = 135,584.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,561.45x = 327,840.09 × 135,584.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,561.45x = 44,450,154,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450,154,344.24/237,561.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,110.13

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