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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,857.44, 328,240.56 and 137,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,857.44, 328,240.56 and 137,253.28 is: 189,407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,857.44 : 328,240.56 = 137,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,857.44/328,240.56 = 137,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,857.44x = 328,240.56 × 137,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,857.44x = 45,052,093,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,052,093,489.04/237,857.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,407.96

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