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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,562.44, 327,841.48 and 135,585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,562.44, 327,841.48 and 135,585.84 is: 187,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,562.44 : 327,841.48 = 135,585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,562.44/327,841.48 = 135,585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,562.44x = 327,841.48 × 135,585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,562.44x = 44,450,662,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450,662,452.64/237,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,111.49

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