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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,737.97, 356,494.08 and 137,928.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,737.97, 356,494.08 and 137,928.75 is: 206,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,737.97 : 356,494.08 = 137,928.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,737.97/356,494.08 = 137,928.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,737.97x = 356,494.08 × 137,928.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,737.97x = 49,170,782,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,170,782,836.80/237,737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,827.64

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