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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,194.46, 327,342.87 and 136,624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,194.46, 327,342.87 and 136,624.86 is: 188,550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,194.46 : 327,342.87 = 136,624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,194.46/327,342.87 = 136,624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,194.46x = 327,342.87 × 136,624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,194.46x = 44,723,173,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,723,173,785.75/237,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,550.67

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