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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,228, 327,374.88 and 136,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,228, 327,374.88 and 136,626.24 is: 188,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,228 : 327,374.88 = 136,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,228/327,374.88 = 136,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,228x = 327,374.88 × 136,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,228x = 44,727,998,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727,998,924.85/237,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,544.35

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