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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,953.97, 356,817.06 and 138,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,953.97, 356,817.06 and 138,141.72 is: 207,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,953.97 : 356,817.06 = 138,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,953.97/356,817.06 = 138,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,953.97x = 356,817.06 × 138,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,953.97x = 49,291,322,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,291,322,393.74/237,953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,146.46

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