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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,616.50, 327,830.04 and 135,568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,616.50, 327,830.04 and 135,568.65 is: 187,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,616.50 : 327,830.04 = 135,568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,616.50/327,830.04 = 135,568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,616.50x = 327,830.04 × 135,568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,616.50x = 44,443,475,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,443,475,952.25/237,616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,038.68

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