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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,905.93, 356,745.90 and 138,096.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,905.93, 356,745.90 and 138,096.72 is: 207,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,905.93 : 356,745.90 = 138,096.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,905.93/356,745.90 = 138,096.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,905.93x = 356,745.90 × 138,096.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,905.93x = 49,265,439,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265,439,181.31/237,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,079.49

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