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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,291.48, 327,430.58 and 136,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,291.48, 327,430.58 and 136,670.04 is: 188,586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,291.48 : 327,430.58 = 136,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,291.48/327,430.58 = 136,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,291.48x = 327,430.58 × 136,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,291.48x = 44,749,950,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,749,950,465.82/237,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,586.42

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