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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,944.25, 328,363.07 and 137,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,944.25, 328,363.07 and 137,342.25 is: 189,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,944.25 : 328,363.07 = 137,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,944.25/328,363.07 = 137,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,944.25x = 328,363.07 × 137,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,944.25x = 45,098,122,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,122,164.00/237,944.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,532.31

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