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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,570.42, 327,852.48 and 135,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,570.42, 327,852.48 and 135,593.88 is: 187,122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,570.42 : 327,852.48 = 135,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,570.42/327,852.48 = 135,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,570.42x = 327,852.48 × 135,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,570.42x = 44,454,789,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,454,789,830.82/237,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,122.58

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