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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,145.86, 327,271.77 and 136,576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,145.86, 327,271.77 and 136,576.26 is: 188,481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,145.86 : 327,271.77 = 136,576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,145.86/327,271.77 = 136,576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,145.86x = 327,271.77 × 136,576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,145.86x = 44,697,554,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697,554,350.18/237,145.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,481.28

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