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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,078.52, 355,187.12 and 137,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,078.52, 355,187.12 and 137,027.40 is: 205,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,078.52 : 355,187.12 = 137,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,078.52/355,187.12 = 137,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,078.52x = 355,187.12 × 137,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,078.52x = 48,670,367,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,670,367,567.09/237,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,292.19

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