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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,607.83, 327,907.85 and 135,649.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,607.83, 327,907.85 and 135,649.89 is: 187,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,607.83 : 327,907.85 = 135,649.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,607.83/327,907.85 = 135,649.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,607.83x = 327,907.85 × 135,649.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,607.83x = 44,480,663,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,480,663,104.39/237,607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,202.01

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