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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,195.96, 327,344.94 and 136,626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,195.96, 327,344.94 and 136,626.36 is: 188,552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,195.96 : 327,344.94 = 136,626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,195.96/327,344.94 = 136,626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,195.96x = 327,344.94 × 136,626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,195.96x = 44,723,947,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,723,947,616.62/237,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,552.74

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