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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,259.13, 327,420.63 and 136,657.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,259.13, 327,420.63 and 136,657.13 is: 188,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,259.13 : 327,420.63 = 136,657.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,259.13/327,420.63 = 136,657.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,259.13x = 327,420.63 × 136,657.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,259.13x = 44,744,361,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,744,361,961.49/237,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,588.58

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