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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,447.95, 327,678.20 and 136,845.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,447.95, 327,678.20 and 136,845.95 is: 188,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,447.95 : 327,678.20 = 136,845.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,447.95/327,678.20 = 136,845.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,447.95x = 327,678.20 × 136,845.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,447.95x = 44,841,432,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,841,432,250.67/237,447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,847.42

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