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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,950.26, 328,371.34 and 137,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,950.26, 328,371.34 and 137,348.26 is: 189,540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,950.26 : 328,371.34 = 137,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,950.26/328,371.34 = 137,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,950.26x = 328,371.34 × 137,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,950.26x = 45,101,232,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101,232,182.87/237,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,540.59

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