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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,946.76, 328,366.51 and 137,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,946.76, 328,366.51 and 137,344.76 is: 189,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,946.76 : 328,366.51 = 137,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,946.76/328,366.51 = 137,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,946.76x = 328,366.51 × 137,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,946.76x = 45,099,419,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099,419,507.99/237,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,535.76

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