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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,562.95, 327,842.16 and 135,586.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,562.95, 327,842.16 and 135,586.37 is: 187,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,562.95 : 327,842.16 = 135,586.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,562.95/327,842.16 = 135,586.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,562.95x = 327,842.16 × 135,586.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,562.95x = 44,450,926,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450,926,768.15/237,562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,112.20

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