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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,962.96, 356,829.62 and 138,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,962.96, 356,829.62 and 138,148.28 is: 207,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,962.96 : 356,829.62 = 138,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,962.96/356,829.62 = 138,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,962.96x = 356,829.62 × 138,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,962.96x = 49,295,397,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,397,363.98/237,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,155.76

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