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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,193.72, 327,341.84 and 136,624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,193.72, 327,341.84 and 136,624.12 is: 188,549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,193.72 : 327,341.84 = 136,624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,193.72/327,341.84 = 136,624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,193.72x = 327,341.84 × 136,624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,193.72x = 44,722,790,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,722,790,829.18/237,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,549.64

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