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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,287.68, 327,527.04 and 136,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,287.68, 327,527.04 and 136,756.48 is: 188,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,287.68 : 327,527.04 = 136,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,287.68/327,527.04 = 136,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,287.68x = 327,527.04 × 136,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,287.68x = 44,791,445,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791,445,095.22/237,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,764.31

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