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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,609, 327,819.69 and 135,561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,609, 327,819.69 and 135,561.15 is: 187,028.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,609 : 327,819.69 = 135,561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,609/327,819.69 = 135,561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,609x = 327,819.69 × 135,561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,609x = 44,439,614,169.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,614,169.04/237,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,028.33

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