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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,627, 327,844.53 and 135,579.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,627, 327,844.53 and 135,579.15 is: 187,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,627 : 327,844.53 = 135,579.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,627/327,844.53 = 135,579.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,627x = 327,844.53 × 135,579.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,627x = 44,448,882,709.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,448,882,709.55/237,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,053.17

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