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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,665.77, 327,987.81 and 135,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,665.77, 327,987.81 and 135,707.83 is: 187,281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,665.77 : 327,987.81 = 135,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,665.77/327,987.81 = 135,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,665.77x = 327,987.81 × 135,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,665.77x = 44,510,513,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,510,513,141.58/237,665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,281.97

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