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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,564.45, 327,844.23 and 135,587.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,564.45, 327,844.23 and 135,587.87 is: 187,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,564.45 : 327,844.23 = 135,587.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,564.45/327,844.23 = 135,587.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,564.45x = 327,844.23 × 135,587.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,564.45x = 44,451,699,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451,699,198.27/237,564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,114.27

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