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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,483.80, 356,114.96 and 137,672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,483.80, 356,114.96 and 137,672.56 is: 206,444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,483.80 : 356,114.96 = 137,672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,483.80/356,114.96 = 137,672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,483.80x = 356,114.96 × 137,672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,483.80x = 49,027,258,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,027,258,197.50/237,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,444.64

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