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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,903.62, 356,742.42 and 138,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,903.62, 356,742.42 and 138,094.40 is: 207,076.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,903.62 : 356,742.42 = 138,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,903.62/356,742.42 = 138,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,903.62x = 356,742.42 × 138,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,903.62x = 49,264,130,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264,130,444.45/237,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,076.00

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