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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,624.28, 327,908.98 and 135,645.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,624.28, 327,908.98 and 135,645.69 is: 187,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,624.28 : 327,908.98 = 135,645.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,624.28/327,908.98 = 135,645.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,624.28x = 327,908.98 × 135,645.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,624.28x = 44,479,438,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,438,641.02/237,624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,183.89

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