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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,197.46, 327,347.01 and 136,627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,197.46, 327,347.01 and 136,627.86 is: 188,554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,197.46 : 327,347.01 = 136,627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,197.46/327,347.01 = 136,627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,197.46x = 327,347.01 × 136,627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,197.46x = 44,724,721,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,724,721,453.70/237,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,554.81

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