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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,611.58, 327,913.02 and 135,653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,611.58, 327,913.02 and 135,653.64 is: 187,207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,611.58 : 327,913.02 = 135,653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,611.58/327,913.02 = 135,653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,611.58x = 327,913.02 × 135,653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,611.58x = 44,482,594,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,482,594,766.39/237,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,207.18

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