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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,972.06, 356,844.06 and 138,159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,972.06, 356,844.06 and 138,159.81 is: 207,173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,972.06 : 356,844.06 = 138,159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,972.06/356,844.06 = 138,159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,972.06x = 356,844.06 × 138,159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,972.06x = 49,301,507,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,301,507,529.23/237,972.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,173.51

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