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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,138.36, 327,261.42 and 136,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,138.36, 327,261.42 and 136,568.76 is: 188,470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,138.36 : 327,261.42 = 136,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,138.36/327,261.42 = 136,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,138.36x = 327,261.42 × 136,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,138.36x = 44,693,686,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,693,686,325.24/237,138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,470.93

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