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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,134.36, 327,255.90 and 136,564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,134.36, 327,255.90 and 136,564.76 is: 188,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,134.36 : 327,255.90 = 136,564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,134.36/327,255.90 = 136,564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,134.36x = 327,255.90 × 136,564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,134.36x = 44,691,623,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691,623,442.08/237,134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,465.41

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