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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,599.60, 356,287.80 and 137,788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,599.60, 356,287.80 and 137,788.16 is: 206,617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,599.60 : 356,287.80 = 137,788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,599.60/356,287.80 = 137,788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,599.60x = 356,287.80 × 137,788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,599.60x = 49,092,240,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,092,240,392.45/237,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,617.52

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