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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,951.26, 328,372.72 and 137,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,951.26, 328,372.72 and 137,349.26 is: 189,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,951.26 : 328,372.72 = 137,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,951.26/328,372.72 = 137,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,951.26x = 328,372.72 × 137,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,951.26x = 45,101,750,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101,750,096.19/237,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,541.97

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