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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,189.21, 327,335.63 and 136,619.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,189.21, 327,335.63 and 136,619.61 is: 188,543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,189.21 : 327,335.63 = 136,619.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,189.21/327,335.63 = 136,619.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,189.21x = 327,335.63 × 136,619.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,189.21x = 44,720,465,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720,465,426.61/237,189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,543.42

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