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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,573.48, 356,248.80 and 137,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,573.48, 356,248.80 and 137,762.04 is: 206,578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,573.48 : 356,248.80 = 137,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,573.48/356,248.80 = 137,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,573.48x = 356,248.80 × 137,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,573.48x = 49,077,561,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,077,561,435.55/237,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,578.45

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