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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,046.08, 327,205.96 and 136,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,046.08, 327,205.96 and 136,484.16 is: 188,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,046.08 : 327,205.96 = 136,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,046.08/327,205.96 = 136,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,046.08x = 327,205.96 × 136,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,046.08x = 44,658,430,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,658,430,597.59/237,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,395.57

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