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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,914.37, 356,758.56 and 138,105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,914.37, 356,758.56 and 138,105.18 is: 207,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,914.37 : 356,758.56 = 138,105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,914.37/356,758.56 = 138,105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,914.37x = 356,758.56 × 138,105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,914.37x = 49,270,205,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,270,205,145.34/237,914.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,092.18

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