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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,044.08, 327,203.20 and 136,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,044.08, 327,203.20 and 136,482.16 is: 188,392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,044.08 : 327,203.20 = 136,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,044.08/327,203.20 = 136,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,044.08x = 327,203.20 × 136,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,044.08x = 44,657,399,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657,399,494.91/237,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,392.81

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