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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,609.50, 327,820.38 and 135,561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,609.50, 327,820.38 and 135,561.65 is: 187,029.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,609.50 : 327,820.38 = 135,561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,609.50/327,820.38 = 135,561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,609.50x = 327,820.38 × 135,561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,609.50x = 44,439,871,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,871,616.43/237,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,029.02

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