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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,964.46, 356,831.87 and 138,149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,964.46, 356,831.87 and 138,149.78 is: 207,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,964.46 : 356,831.87 = 138,149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,964.46/356,831.87 = 138,149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,964.46x = 356,831.87 × 138,149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,964.46x = 49,296,244,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,296,244,337.49/237,964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,158.01

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