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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,670.34, 327,985.02 and 137,068.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,670.34, 327,985.02 and 137,068.34 is: 189,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,670.34 : 327,985.02 = 137,068.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,670.34/327,985.02 = 137,068.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,670.34x = 327,985.02 × 137,068.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,670.34x = 44,956,360,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956,360,596.34/237,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,154.28

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