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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,133.36, 327,254.52 and 136,563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,133.36, 327,254.52 and 136,563.76 is: 188,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,133.36 : 327,254.52 = 136,563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,133.36/327,254.52 = 136,563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,133.36x = 327,254.52 × 136,563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,133.36x = 44,691,107,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691,107,728.20/237,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,464.03

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