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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,976.96, 328,405.12 and 136,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,976.96, 328,405.12 and 136,001.24 is: 187,679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,976.96 : 328,405.12 = 136,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,976.96/328,405.12 = 136,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,976.96x = 328,405.12 × 136,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,976.96x = 44,663,503,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663,503,542.35/237,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,679.95

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