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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,948.24, 328,368.60 and 137,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,948.24, 328,368.60 and 137,346.24 is: 189,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,948.24 : 328,368.60 = 137,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,948.24/328,368.60 = 137,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,948.24x = 328,368.60 × 137,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,948.24x = 45,100,192,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,192,544.06/237,948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,537.83

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