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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,590.16, 327,876.48 and 136,988.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,590.16, 327,876.48 and 136,988.16 is: 189,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,590.16 : 327,876.48 = 136,988.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,590.16/327,876.48 = 136,988.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,590.16x = 327,876.48 × 136,988.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,590.16x = 44,915,195,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,915,195,702.48/237,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,044.85

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