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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,189.46, 327,335.97 and 136,619.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,189.46, 327,335.97 and 136,619.86 is: 188,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,189.46 : 327,335.97 = 136,619.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,189.46/327,335.97 = 136,619.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,189.46x = 327,335.97 × 136,619.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,189.46x = 44,720,594,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720,594,394.36/237,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,543.77

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