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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,615.92, 327,868.29 and 135,594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,615.92, 327,868.29 and 135,594.80 is: 187,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,615.92 : 327,868.29 = 135,594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,615.92/327,868.29 = 135,594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,615.92x = 327,868.29 × 135,594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,615.92x = 44,457,235,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,457,235,208.89/237,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,097.04

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