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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,283.48, 327,419.58 and 136,662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,283.48, 327,419.58 and 136,662.04 is: 188,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,283.48 : 327,419.58 = 136,662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,283.48/327,419.58 = 136,662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,283.48x = 327,419.58 × 136,662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,283.48x = 44,745,827,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,745,827,738.74/237,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,575.40

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