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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,261.13, 327,423.39 and 136,659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,261.13, 327,423.39 and 136,659.13 is: 188,591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,261.13 : 327,423.39 = 136,659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,261.13/327,423.39 = 136,659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,261.13x = 327,423.39 × 136,659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,261.13x = 44,745,393,981.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,745,393,981.93/237,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,591.34

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