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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,601.22, 327,892.52 and 135,640.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,601.22, 327,892.52 and 135,640.58 is: 187,185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,601.22 : 327,892.52 = 135,640.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,601.22/327,892.52 = 135,640.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,601.22x = 327,892.52 × 135,640.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,601.22x = 44,475,530,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475,530,290.10/237,601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,185.62

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