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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,441.58, 355,596.98 and 137,390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,441.58, 355,596.98 and 137,390.92 is: 205,759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,441.58 : 355,596.98 = 137,390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,441.58/355,596.98 = 137,390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,441.58x = 355,596.98 × 137,390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,441.58x = 48,855,796,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,855,796,231.42/237,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,759.23

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