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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,973.06, 356,845.56 and 138,160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,973.06, 356,845.56 and 138,160.81 is: 207,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,973.06 : 356,845.56 = 138,160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,973.06/356,845.56 = 138,160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,973.06x = 356,845.56 × 138,160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,973.06x = 49,302,071,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,071,614.50/237,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,175.01

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