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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,566.44, 327,847 and 135,589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,566.44, 327,847 and 135,589.84 is: 187,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,566.44 : 327,847 = 135,589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,566.44/327,847 = 135,589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,566.44x = 327,847 × 135,589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,566.44x = 44,452,722,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452,722,274.48/237,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,117.01

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