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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,969.73, 356,839.74 and 138,155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,969.73, 356,839.74 and 138,155.05 is: 207,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,969.73 : 356,839.74 = 138,155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,969.73/356,839.74 = 138,155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,969.73x = 356,839.74 × 138,155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,969.73x = 49,299,209,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,299,209,646.71/237,969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,165.89

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