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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,200.71, 327,351.51 and 136,631.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,200.71, 327,351.51 and 136,631.11 is: 188,559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,200.71 : 327,351.51 = 136,631.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,200.71/327,351.51 = 136,631.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,200.71x = 327,351.51 × 136,631.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,200.71x = 44,726,400,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,726,400,171.48/237,200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,559.30

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