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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,146.86, 327,273.15 and 136,577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,146.86, 327,273.15 and 136,577.26 is: 188,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,146.86 : 327,273.15 = 136,577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,146.86/327,273.15 = 136,577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,146.86x = 327,273.15 × 136,577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,146.86x = 44,698,070,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,698,070,098.57/237,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,482.66

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