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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,195.72, 327,344.60 and 136,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,195.72, 327,344.60 and 136,626.12 is: 188,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,195.72 : 327,344.60 = 136,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,195.72/327,344.60 = 136,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,195.72x = 327,344.60 × 136,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,195.72x = 44,723,822,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,723,822,600.95/237,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,552.40

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