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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,564.44, 327,844.24 and 135,587.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,564.44, 327,844.24 and 135,587.84 is: 187,114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,564.44 : 327,844.24 = 135,587.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,564.44/327,844.24 = 135,587.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,564.44x = 327,844.24 × 135,587.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,564.44x = 44,451,692,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451,692,358.04/237,564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,114.25

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