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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,778.75, 328,134.68 and 137,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,778.75, 328,134.68 and 137,176.75 is: 189,303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,778.75 : 328,134.68 = 137,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,778.75/328,134.68 = 137,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,778.75x = 328,134.68 × 137,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,778.75x = 45,012,448,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,012,448,964.69/237,778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,303.92

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