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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,975.06, 356,848.56 and 138,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,975.06, 356,848.56 and 138,162.82 is: 207,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,975.06 : 356,848.56 = 138,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,975.06/356,848.56 = 138,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,975.06x = 356,848.56 × 138,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,975.06x = 49,303,203,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,203,362.54/237,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,178.03

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