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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,191.72, 327,339.08 and 136,622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,191.72, 327,339.08 and 136,622.12 is: 188,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,191.72 : 327,339.08 = 136,622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,191.72/327,339.08 = 136,622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,191.72x = 327,339.08 × 136,622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,191.72x = 44,721,759,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721,759,068.45/237,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,546.88

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