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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,958.97, 328,337.91 and 136,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,958.97, 328,337.91 and 136,016.73 is: 187,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,958.97 : 328,337.91 = 136,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,958.97/328,337.91 = 136,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,958.97x = 328,337.91 × 136,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,958.97x = 44,659,448,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,448,853.23/237,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,677.10

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