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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,952.26, 328,374.10 and 137,350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,952.26, 328,374.10 and 137,350.26 is: 189,543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,952.26 : 328,374.10 = 137,350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,952.26/328,374.10 = 137,350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,952.26x = 328,374.10 × 137,350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,952.26x = 45,102,268,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102,268,012.27/237,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,543.35

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