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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,966.98, 328,348.94 and 136,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,966.98, 328,348.94 and 136,024.74 is: 187,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,966.98 : 328,348.94 = 136,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,966.98/328,348.94 = 136,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,966.98x = 328,348.94 × 136,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,966.98x = 44,663,579,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663,579,192.78/237,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,688.14

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