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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,644.92, 327,937.50 and 135,666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,644.92, 327,937.50 and 135,666.36 is: 187,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,644.92 : 327,937.50 = 135,666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,644.92/327,937.50 = 135,666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,644.92x = 327,937.50 × 135,666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,644.92x = 44,490,086,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,490,086,932.50/237,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,212.45

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