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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,198.46, 327,348.39 and 136,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,198.46, 327,348.39 and 136,628.86 is: 188,556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,198.46 : 327,348.39 = 136,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,198.46/327,348.39 = 136,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,198.46x = 327,348.39 × 136,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,198.46x = 44,725,237,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,725,237,348.54/237,198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,556.19

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