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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,284.48, 327,420.96 and 136,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,284.48, 327,420.96 and 136,663.04 is: 188,576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,284.48 : 327,420.96 = 136,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,284.48/327,420.96 = 136,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,284.48x = 327,420.96 × 136,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,284.48x = 44,746,343,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,746,343,753.32/237,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,576.78

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