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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.13, 327,426.15 and 136,661.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.13, 327,426.15 and 136,661.13 is: 188,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.13 : 327,426.15 = 136,661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.13/327,426.15 = 136,661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.13x = 327,426.15 × 136,661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.13x = 44,746,427,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,746,427,650.55/237,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,594.10

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