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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.92, 356,929.62 and 137,973.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.92, 356,929.62 and 137,973.74 is: 207,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.92 : 356,929.62 = 137,973.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.92/356,929.62 = 137,973.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.92x = 356,929.62 × 137,973.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.92x = 49,246,914,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246,914,588.18/237,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,144.43

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