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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,904.62, 356,743.92 and 138,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,904.62, 356,743.92 and 138,095.40 is: 207,077.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,904.62 : 356,743.92 = 138,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,904.62/356,743.92 = 138,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,904.62x = 356,743.92 × 138,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,904.62x = 49,264,694,329.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264,694,329.97/237,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,077.50

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