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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,690, 328,012.20 and 137,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,690, 328,012.20 and 137,088 is: 189,181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,690 : 328,012.20 = 137,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,690/328,012.20 = 137,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,690x = 328,012.20 × 137,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,690x = 44,966,536,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966,536,473.60/237,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,181.44

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