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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,202.62, 327,458.07 and 136,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,202.62, 327,458.07 and 136,581.18 is: 188,550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,202.62 : 327,458.07 = 136,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,202.62/327,458.07 = 136,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,202.62x = 327,458.07 × 136,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,202.62x = 44,724,609,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,724,609,601.12/237,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,550.23

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