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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,624.18, 327,908.84 and 135,645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,624.18, 327,908.84 and 135,645.59 is: 187,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,624.18 : 327,908.84 = 135,645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,624.18/327,908.84 = 135,645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,624.18x = 327,908.84 × 135,645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,624.18x = 44,479,385,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,385,750.24/237,624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,183.75

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