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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,591.16, 327,877.86 and 136,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,591.16, 327,877.86 and 136,989.16 is: 189,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,591.16 : 327,877.86 = 136,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,591.16/327,877.86 = 136,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,591.16x = 327,877.86 × 136,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,591.16x = 44,915,712,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,915,712,624.00/237,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,046.23

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