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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,596.88, 327,834.55 and 135,655.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,596.88, 327,834.55 and 135,655.51 is: 187,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,596.88 : 327,834.55 = 135,655.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,596.88/327,834.55 = 135,655.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,596.88x = 327,834.55 × 135,655.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,596.88x = 44,472,562,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472,562,372.86/237,596.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,176.55

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