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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,196.96, 327,346.32 and 136,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,196.96, 327,346.32 and 136,627.36 is: 188,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,196.96 : 327,346.32 = 136,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,196.96/327,346.32 = 136,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,196.96x = 327,346.32 × 136,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,196.96x = 44,724,463,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,724,463,507.32/237,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,554.12

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