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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,910.87, 356,753.31 and 138,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,910.87, 356,753.31 and 138,101.66 is: 207,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,910.87 : 356,753.31 = 138,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,910.87/356,753.31 = 138,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,910.87x = 356,753.31 × 138,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,910.87x = 49,268,224,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,268,224,321.49/237,910.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,086.90

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