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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,660.20, 327,971.07 and 137,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,660.20, 327,971.07 and 137,058.20 is: 189,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,660.20 : 327,971.07 = 137,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,660.20/327,971.07 = 137,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,660.20x = 327,971.07 × 137,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,660.20x = 44,951,122,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,951,122,866.42/237,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,140.31

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