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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,022.08, 327,172.80 and 136,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,022.08, 327,172.80 and 136,460.16 is: 188,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,022.08 : 327,172.80 = 136,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,022.08/327,172.80 = 136,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,022.08x = 327,172.80 × 136,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,022.08x = 44,646,052,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,646,052,635.65/237,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,362.42

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