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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,036.08, 327,192.16 and 136,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,036.08, 327,192.16 and 136,474.16 is: 188,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,036.08 : 327,192.16 = 136,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,036.08/327,192.16 = 136,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,036.08x = 327,192.16 × 136,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,036.08x = 44,653,275,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653,275,194.59/237,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,381.77

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