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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,635.15, 327,975.42 and 135,664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,635.15, 327,975.42 and 135,664.86 is: 187,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,635.15 : 327,975.42 = 135,664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,635.15/327,975.42 = 135,664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,635.15x = 327,975.42 × 135,664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,635.15x = 44,494,739,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494,739,437.74/237,635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,239.73

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