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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,188.96, 355,431.36 and 131,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,188.96, 355,431.36 and 131,863.04 is: 197,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,188.96 : 355,431.36 = 131,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,188.96/355,431.36 = 131,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,188.96x = 355,431.36 × 131,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,188.96x = 46,868,259,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,868,259,640.93/237,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,598.82

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