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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,948.70, 356,955.87 and 138,155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,948.70, 356,955.87 and 138,155.89 is: 207,252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,948.70 : 356,955.87 = 138,155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,948.70/356,955.87 = 138,155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,948.70x = 356,955.87 × 138,155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,948.70x = 49,315,555,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,555,910.57/237,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,252.89

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