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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,916.48, 356,761.76 and 138,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,916.48, 356,761.76 and 138,107.28 is: 207,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,916.48 : 356,761.76 = 138,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,916.48/356,761.76 = 138,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,916.48x = 356,761.76 × 138,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,916.48x = 49,271,396,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,271,396,281.61/237,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,095.35

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