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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,576.96, 327,764.88 and 135,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,576.96, 327,764.88 and 135,608.10 is: 187,087.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,576.96 : 327,764.88 = 135,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,576.96/327,764.88 = 135,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,576.96x = 327,764.88 × 135,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,576.96x = 44,447,572,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,447,572,623.53/237,576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,087.05

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