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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,576.72, 327,773.93 and 135,528.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,576.72, 327,773.93 and 135,528.57 is: 186,982.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,576.72 : 327,773.93 = 135,528.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,576.72/327,773.93 = 135,528.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,576.72x = 327,773.93 × 135,528.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,576.72x = 44,422,731,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,731,338.54/237,576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,982.68

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