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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,127.36, 327,246.24 and 136,557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,127.36, 327,246.24 and 136,557.76 is: 188,455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,127.36 : 327,246.24 = 136,557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,127.36/327,246.24 = 136,557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,127.36x = 327,246.24 × 136,557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,127.36x = 44,688,013,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,688,013,502.82/237,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,455.75

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