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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,130.88, 327,251.08 and 136,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,130.88, 327,251.08 and 136,561.28 is: 188,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,130.88 : 327,251.08 = 136,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,130.88/327,251.08 = 136,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,130.88x = 327,251.08 × 136,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,130.88x = 44,689,826,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,689,826,366.18/237,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,460.59

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