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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,632.49, 327,920.28 and 135,653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,632.49, 327,920.28 and 135,653.91 is: 187,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,632.49 : 327,920.28 = 135,653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,632.49/327,920.28 = 135,653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,632.49x = 327,920.28 × 135,653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,632.49x = 44,483,668,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,483,668,150.29/237,632.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,195.23

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