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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,229, 327,376.26 and 136,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,229, 327,376.26 and 136,627.24 is: 188,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,229 : 327,376.26 = 136,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,229/327,376.26 = 136,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,229x = 327,376.26 × 136,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,229x = 44,728,514,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,728,514,845.32/237,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,545.73

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