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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,052.40, 355,117.80 and 131,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,052.40, 355,117.80 and 131,682.80 is: 197,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,052.40 : 355,117.80 = 131,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,052.40/355,117.80 = 131,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,052.40x = 355,117.80 × 131,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,052.40x = 46,762,906,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,762,906,233.84/237,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,268.23

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