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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,636.15, 327,976.80 and 135,665.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,636.15, 327,976.80 and 135,665.86 is: 187,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,636.15 : 327,976.80 = 135,665.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,636.15/327,976.80 = 135,665.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,636.15x = 327,976.80 × 135,665.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,636.15x = 44,495,254,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495,254,632.05/237,636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,241.10

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