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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,609.58, 327,910.26 and 135,651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,609.58, 327,910.26 and 135,651.64 is: 187,204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,609.58 : 327,910.26 = 135,651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,609.58/327,910.26 = 135,651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,609.58x = 327,910.26 × 135,651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,609.58x = 44,481,564,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,481,564,541.83/237,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,204.42

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