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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,490.72, 327,767.52 and 136,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,490.72, 327,767.52 and 136,889.44 is: 188,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,490.72 : 327,767.52 = 136,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,490.72/327,767.52 = 136,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,490.72x = 327,767.52 × 136,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,490.72x = 44,867,912,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,867,912,262.99/237,490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,924.91

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