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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,202.21, 327,353.57 and 136,632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,202.21, 327,353.57 and 136,632.61 is: 188,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,202.21 : 327,353.57 = 136,632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,202.21/327,353.57 = 136,632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,202.21x = 327,353.57 × 136,632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,202.21x = 44,727,172,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727,172,661.92/237,202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,561.37

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