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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,944.64, 357,469.92 and 139,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,944.64, 357,469.92 and 139,517.76 is: 209,600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,944.64 : 357,469.92 = 139,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,944.64/357,469.92 = 139,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,944.64x = 357,469.92 × 139,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,944.64x = 49,873,402,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,873,402,505.78/237,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,600.87

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