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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,962.77, 357,260.93 and 138,194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,962.77, 357,260.93 and 138,194.57 is: 207,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,962.77 : 357,260.93 = 138,194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,962.77/357,260.93 = 138,194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,962.77x = 357,260.93 × 138,194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,962.77x = 49,371,520,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,371,520,599.15/237,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,475.82

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