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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,718.24, 356,894.10 and 137,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,718.24, 356,894.10 and 137,950.04 is: 207,108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,718.24 : 356,894.10 = 137,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,718.24/356,894.10 = 137,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,718.24x = 356,894.10 × 137,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,718.24x = 49,233,554,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,233,554,255.47/237,718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,108.86

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